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What is a WiFi QR Code?

The easiest way to share your WiFi password

A WiFi QR code is a special type of QR code that stores your wireless network credentials -- including the network name (SSID), password, and encryption type. When someone scans this QR code with their smartphone camera, their device automatically connects to your WiFi network without any manual typing.

WiFi QR codes follow a standardized format recognized by both iOS and Android devices. The data is encoded directly in the QR pattern, which means the QR code works offline and never expires. Your WiFi credentials are not sent to any server -- everything stays between the printed QR code and the scanning device.

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Enter WiFi Details

Type your network name, password, and select the encryption type used by your router.

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Generate QR Code

The WiFi QR code is generated instantly in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

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Print & Share

Download and print the QR code. Place it where guests can easily scan and connect.

How to Create a WiFi QR Code

Follow these simple steps to generate your WiFi QR code

Find Your Network Name

Check your router or WiFi settings for the exact network name (SSID). It must match exactly, including capitalization and spaces.

Enter the Password

Type your WiFi password exactly as it is set on your router. Passwords are case-sensitive, so double-check for accuracy.

Select Encryption

Choose WPA/WPA2 for most modern networks. Select WEP only for older routers, or None for open networks without a password.

Download & Print

Download your WiFi QR code as PNG or SVG. Print it and place it in a visible spot for guests to scan.

Where to Use WiFi QR Codes

WiFi QR codes are useful in countless settings

Restaurants & Cafes

Print WiFi QR codes on table tents, menus, or the counter. Customers connect instantly without asking staff for the password, improving the dining experience.

Hotels & Hospitality

Place WiFi QR codes in guest rooms, lobbies, and conference halls. Eliminate front-desk calls about WiFi access and improve guest satisfaction scores.

Offices & Coworking

Display a WiFi QR code in meeting rooms and reception areas. Visitors and clients connect to your guest network without IT support involvement.

Homes & Apartments

Stick a WiFi QR code on your fridge or near the router. Friends and family connect without you spelling out a complicated password every time.

Events & Conferences

Include WiFi QR codes on event badges, signage, or slide decks. Attendees connect to the event WiFi network in seconds.

Retail & Shops

Offer free WiFi to customers via QR code at the entrance or checkout area. Encourages longer visits and increases customer loyalty.

WiFi QR Code Security Tips

Keep your network secure while sharing access

  • Use a guest network. Set up a separate guest WiFi on your router so visitors do not have access to your primary network and devices.
  • Always use WPA2 or WPA3 encryption. Avoid WEP, which is outdated and easily cracked. Never share an open network without a password unless absolutely necessary.
  • Change your WiFi password periodically. When you update the password, regenerate the QR code and replace old printouts to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Control where you display the QR code. Place it where intended users can see it, but not publicly visible from outside your premises (e.g., through windows).
  • Your data stays private. This WiFi QR code generator runs entirely in your browser. Your network name and password are never sent to any server.

WiFi QR Code - Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WiFi QR codes answered

A WiFi QR code encodes your network credentials (SSID, password, and encryption type) in a standardized format. When scanned with a smartphone camera or QR code reader app, the device reads the encoded WiFi configuration and automatically prompts the user to connect to the network. On most modern iPhones (iOS 11+) and Android devices (Android 10+), the connection happens with a single tap after scanning.

Yes, WiFi QR codes are generally safe to use. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser, so your password is never transmitted to any server. However, anyone who has access to the printed QR code can scan it and connect to your network. For best security, use a separate guest network for visitors, place the QR code where only intended users can access it, and change your password periodically (regenerating the QR code when you do).

No, the QR code itself never expires. It is a static encoding of your WiFi credentials and will work forever as long as your network name and password remain the same. If you change your WiFi password, you will need to generate a new QR code with the updated credentials. The old QR code will stop working because the stored password will no longer match your network.

Most modern smartphones support WiFi QR codes natively. iPhones running iOS 11 or later can scan WiFi QR codes using the built-in Camera app. Android devices running Android 10 or later also support this natively. For older devices, users can download a free QR code scanner app from the App Store or Google Play. Once scanned, the device will prompt the user to join the WiFi network with a single tap.

Select WPA/WPA2 for most networks -- this is the standard encryption used by the vast majority of modern routers and is the most secure widely-available option. Choose WEP only if you have a very old router that does not support WPA. Select None only for open networks that do not require a password. If you are unsure, check your router's admin settings or try WPA/WPA2, as it covers both WPA and WPA2 encrypted networks.

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