# Distribution Guidelines

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## &#x20;*<mark style="background-color:purple;">Distribution Guide Key</mark>*

* ***Mint links:*** unique URLs that enable the minting of a single POAP from a specific drop. One mint link should be sent to each collector.
* ***POAP Home In-App Dispenser:*** a [rotating QR code](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/30340304626061-Setting-Up-In-App-QR-Dispenser-for-Issuing-POAPs) created and displayed within the POAP Home app. Similar to the POAP Kiosk, the QR code changes each time it is scanned to mint a POAP. This method requires mint links and the POAP Home app.
* ***POAP Kiosk:*** a [rotating QR code](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9701084651661-How-do-I-set-up-the-POAP-Kiosk-to-distribute-mint-links-via-unique-QR-codes-) that can be displayed on a device, such as a tablet, that changes each time the QR code is scanned to mint a POAP. This method requires mint links and a device with a stable internet connection.&#x20;
* ***NFC chips:*** NFC technology allows collectors to tap their phone to a physical device to mint a POAP.
* ***POAP Secret:*** A [secret word or phrase](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9727214802061-How-do-I-set-up-a-POAP-Secret-) that, when entered into the POAP app, mints a POAP.
* ***POAP Website:*** A [URL](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9721260337293-How-do-I-set-up-a-Website-for-POAP-distribution-) that, when visited, allows someone to mint a POAP.
* ***POAP Location:*** provides the option for attendees to mint a POAP using their GPS location in the POAP Home app.
* ***Printed QR code:*** [Static QR codes](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15466854283405-Why-is-a-POAP-Kiosk-a-preferred-distribution-method-over-a-POAP-Website-) that, when scanned, mint a POAP.
* ***POAP Delivery:*** If you collected Ethereum addresses or ENS names from your attendees, you can create a whitelist via POAP Delivery. This will allow your attendees to mint their POAP at a dedicated page. You can find out more about how to set up a Delivery [here.](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9727757244813-How-do-I-set-up-Delivery-)
* ***POAP Checkout:*** Allows attendees to [buy a POAP](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/11644639743117-How-do-I-sell-a-POAP-using-POAP-Checkout-) by accessing a dedicated page for your drop and paying a fee.&#x20;
* ***Guild:*** If you are using an online platform such as Discord to host your event, you can use [Guild’s integrations](https://guild.xyz/explorer) to easily distribute POAPs.&#x20;
* ***Mail merge:*** The best way to [distribute POAPs using email](https://poap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15591071445133-How-to-email-POAP-mint-links-via-mail-merge) addresses is emailing each recipient a mint link.

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