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WiFi QR Code Generator

Create a QR code for your WiFi network so guests or team members can connect without typing the password.

No server, no storage. Your network name and password are encoded directly into the QR code in your browser — nothing you type here is ever uploaded or saved.

Share a WiFi connection

Add the network name, security mode, and password — phones can join it instantly after scanning.

Enter your WiFi details to generate a QR code

Customize

Need a different QR code type? Try the full QR Code Generator.

How WiFi QR Codes Work

  1. You enter the network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on the router or access point.
  2. You choose the security type the network actually uses — WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WEP, or open/none.
  3. You enter the password, if the network requires one.
  4. The tool encodes those details into a standard WIFI: QR payload, in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.
  5. A compatible phone camera reads the payload after scanning. Compatible phones may offer to join the network; the exact prompt varies by device and OS version.

What Information Is Encoded

The QR code holds your network name (SSID), security type, password, and hidden-network flag in a standard WIFI: payload — the same format most QR-based WiFi tools use. It represents your WiFi connection details, not a secure password vault; anyone who can scan or otherwise read the code gets the same information you typed in.

WPA, WEP, and Open Networks

WPA / WPA2 / WPA3

The security used by most current home and business routers. Pick this option for any modern password-protected network — the tool encodes the same payload format regardless of which WPA generation the router actually runs.

WEP

An older, largely retired security standard. Included for networks still running it, but WEP is weak by modern standards — replace it with WPA2/WPA3 on the router itself where possible.

Open / None

No password is required to join. Common on public and guest networks. The QR still saves someone the step of picking the network by hand, even without a password to type.

Hidden WiFi Networks

Turning on the hidden-network option tells a scanning device that the network doesn't broadcast its name publicly, so it knows to connect by name instead of picking it from a visible list. The toggle only describes that property — it doesn't hide the network itself. Only enable it if the network is actually configured as hidden on the router; otherwise leave it off.

Security Considerations

A WiFi QR code can reveal your network credentials to anyone who scans it — the QR format is a convenient encoding, not a password-protection mechanism. Think about who will see a printed code before you place it: a café guest network, an Airbnb welcome book, a waiting room, an office, or an event all put the code somewhere strangers can point a camera at it.

Use a separate guest network when sharing access publicly, rather than your main household or office WiFi. A QR code does not make the password secret from someone who can scan it — it just saves them from typing it in by hand.

Where to Use a WiFi QR Code

  • Airbnb and short-term rental welcome books
  • Hotel or guest room key cards and info sheets
  • Café and coworking space counters or tables
  • Restaurant tables, alongside a menu QR code
  • Office reception desks for visitor WiFi
  • Conference rooms and event spaces

Printing and Testing Tips

  • Keep strong contrast between the code and its background — dark code on a light background is the safest combination.
  • Leave a clear margin (the "quiet zone") around all four sides of the code. Artwork or text pressed against the edge can stop it scanning.
  • Print from the downloaded PNG or SVG rather than a screenshot — a rescaled screenshot blurs the code's squares and can break the pattern.
  • Avoid placing it somewhere glossy lamination, glare, or damage will stop a camera from focusing on it.
  • Size it for the distance it will actually be read from — a card on a nightstand can be small, a sign across a lobby needs to be larger.
  • Test the printed code with an actual phone before handing it to a guest or printing a full run.

FAQ

How does a WiFi QR code work?

The tool encodes your network name, security type, and password into a standard WIFI: QR payload, directly in your browser. When a compatible phone camera scans it, it reads that payload and may offer to join the network — the exact prompt and level of support varies by phone and OS version.

What WiFi security types are supported?

WPA/WPA2/WPA3 (for most modern password-protected networks), WEP (for older networks still running it), and Open/None (for networks with no password). Pick whichever one matches what the router actually uses.

Can I create a QR code for an open WiFi network?

Yes — choose "None / Open" as the security type and leave the password blank. The generated code still saves someone the step of finding and selecting the network by hand, even though no password is involved.

Can I create a QR code for a hidden network?

Yes — turn on the hidden-network toggle before generating the code. This only tells a scanning device the network does not broadcast its name publicly, so it knows to connect by name rather than by browsing a visible list; the toggle itself does not hide or change the network. Only enable it if the network is actually configured as hidden on the router.

Does the QR code reveal my WiFi password?

Yes, to anyone who can scan or otherwise inspect it. The QR code is not a password-protection mechanism — it is a convenient encoding of the same network name and password you would otherwise type in by hand. Treat a printed WiFi QR code the same way you would treat the password itself: anyone who can scan or photograph it can read the credentials out of it.

Does a WiFi QR code expire?

Not from our side. The code encodes your network details directly — there is no account, subscription, or server behind it. It stops working only if you change the network name or password on the router without regenerating the code, or if the printed code gets damaged past the point a camera can read it.

Can I print a WiFi QR code for guests?

Yes — download it as a PNG or SVG and print it for a welcome book, guest room, café table, or reception desk. Use a guest network rather than your main household or office WiFi when sharing access with people you don't fully trust, since anyone who scans the code can read the password from it.