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Wi-Fi QR Code Generator

Guests scan and join your network without asking for the password or typing it wrong.

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Type it exactly as it appears on your phone, including capital letters and spaces.

Turn on if the network doesn't broadcast its name.

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Reading out a 16-character Wi-Fi password gets old fast. A Wi-Fi QR code stores your network name, password and security type in the format phones understand. Point the camera at it, tap "Join", and you're connected. It's built into iPhone (iOS 11 and later) and Android 10 and later, so no app is needed.

Special characters are handled for you. Passwords with ; , : \ or quote marks are escaped correctly, which is the most common reason homemade Wi-Fi codes fail. Your password stays in your browser while you design. It's only stored if you save the code to your account.

How to create a Wi-Fi QR code

  1. Type the network name

    Enter it exactly as it appears in your phone's Wi-Fi list. Capitals and spaces matter.

  2. Choose the security type

    Most routers use WPA/WPA2/WPA3. Pick WEP only for very old routers, or None for an open network.

  3. Enter the password

    Type it carefully; the code will contain exactly what you enter.

  4. Add "Scan for Wi-Fi" and print

    Add a text line, choose a frame, and print it for your counter, wall or table.

Ways to use it

  • Cafés, restaurants and hotels. Put a code on tables, menus or room cards and stop answering the Wi-Fi question.

  • Offices and co-working spaces. Give visitors guest access at reception without sharing staff passwords.

  • Homes and Airbnbs. Frame a code by the door for guests and family visits.

  • Events and churches. Display a code on screens so attendees can connect quickly.

Tips for a code that scans every time

  • Use a separate guest network, so the code never gives access to your main network.
  • If you change the Wi-Fi password, make a new code. The old one will stop connecting.
  • Print it at least 3 cm wide and stick it where people can scan without moving furniture.
  • Open networks don't need a code to connect, but one still helps people pick the right network.

Frequently asked questions

Do Wi-Fi QR codes work on iPhone?

Yes. iPhones running iOS 11 or later read Wi-Fi QR codes with the built-in camera app. A banner appears offering to join the network.

Do they work on Android?

Yes. Android 10 and later supports Wi-Fi QR codes in the camera or Google Lens, and most Samsung, Tecno, Infinix and Xiaomi phones also have a QR scanner in the Wi-Fi settings screen.

Is it safe to share my Wi-Fi password this way?

Anyone who scans the code can join the network, just as if you told them the password. Use a guest network for public places. The password is visible to someone who decodes the code, so don't use one you also use elsewhere.

My password has special characters. Will it work?

Yes. Semicolons, commas, colons, backslashes and quote marks are escaped automatically, so the password reaches the phone exactly as typed.

What does "Hidden network" mean?

Turn it on if your router doesn't broadcast its network name (SSID). The code then tells the phone to look for the network even though it isn't in the list.

What happens if I change my Wi-Fi password?

The code contains the old password, so it will stop connecting. Make a new code with the new password and replace the printed one.

Related QR code types

URL / Link QR codeOpen any website or online link.Text QR codeShow a short message or instructions.Location QR codeOpen directions on a map.With logo QR codePut your brand logo in the centre.