Office & Commercial
Visitor Receptionist
Scan QR, find your host
A QR code that starts a private conversation
Bre.nz turns a printed QR code into a chat channel. Point a phone camera at the code and the conversation opens in the browser — no app store download, and no phone number handed to the other person.
Put a code at a reception desk, on a front door, or on a temporary notice. The person scanning reaches the right person or team, while the person behind the code keeps their contact details private.
The Bre.nz web app is available now at app.bre.nz (opens in a new tab).
How Bre.nz works
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Create a channel
Sign in to the Bre.nz web app and create the chat channel or QR code you need.
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Print and place it
Put the code on a reception plate, a door plate, a sticker, or a temporary notice.
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Scan and chat
A visitor scans with their phone camera, and the conversation opens in the browser.
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Close it when you're done
Temporary public codes can be retired when the notice comes down, closing the channel.
Where people use Bre.nz
Office & Commercial
A visitor scans the code at reception, chooses the person they are there to see, and starts a chat. Neither side shares a phone number.
Visitor reception without the phone numbersResidential
Visitors and couriers scan the plate at the door and reach the householder. The householder's number stays private.
A doorbell that keeps your number privatePublic
A QR code on a temporary notice lets anyone make contact — a lost dog, a community notice, an event sign. When the notice comes down, the code can be retired, closing the channel against spam and harassment.
Temporary codes for public noticesPrivate by design
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No phone number exchange
The conversation happens inside Bre.nz, so neither side needs to hand over a personal phone number.
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No app store download
Scan the code and chat in the browser.
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One code, one purpose
Use a different code for reception, the front door, or a temporary notice.
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Disposable when you need it
Retire a public code when the notice comes down.
Common questions
What is Bre.nz?
Bre.nz is a private chat service built around QR codes. A printed code gives visitors, couriers, or members of the public a way to start a conversation with the person or team behind it.
Do I need to install an app?
No. The conversation opens in the browser. The Bre.nz web app at app.bre.nz is where you create and manage your codes.
Do I have to share my phone number?
No. Bre.nz needs a phone number to create an account, but that number is not shown to the person you are chatting with.
What does Bre.nz cost?
Bre.nz has a free plan. Some features have quantity limits on the free plan; a paid plan with higher limits may be offered in the future.
Can I retire a code?
Temporary public codes can be retired when the notice comes down, closing the channel. For help with any code, email support@bre.nz.
Who runs Bre.nz?
Bre.nz is operated by Geowalker Limited. The service is governed by New Zealand law. You can contact the team at support@bre.nz.
Start a conversation
Open the Bre.nz web app and create your first QR channel. The free plan is available now.
Get started at app.bre.nz (opens in a new tab)