Free tool
WiFi QR code generator
Generate a WiFi QR code that lets phones join your network with a single scan, so nobody has to hunt for or type the password. Enter your network name and password and download the code for free.
How to create a WiFi QR code
- Open the WiFi tab. Choose WiFi from the type selector so the form switches to network name, password, and encryption fields.
- Enter your network name (SSID). Type the exact name of your WiFi network as it appears when you try to join, including capital letters and spaces.
- Pick the encryption type. Most home and business networks use WPA/WPA2. Use WEP only for old routers, or None for an open network with no password.
- Enter the password. Type the network password. Special characters are escaped correctly, and the value is never uploaded or stored.
- Download and place the code. Save a PNG for screens or an SVG for print, then put it where guests can see it, such as a table card or the fridge.
How to make a WiFi QR code
A WiFi QR code stores the network name, password, and encryption type in the standard format that phones read natively. Scanning it opens a prompt to join the network, with the password already filled in.
Turn on Hidden network only if your router does not broadcast its SSID. In that case the code still works, because the network name is encoded inside it.
Where a WiFi QR code helps most
Guest WiFi codes are a welcome sight in cafes, restaurants, hotels, salons, and waiting rooms. Instead of reading a password off a chalkboard, visitors scan once and are online.
At home they save you from repeating a long password to every visitor. Print one code, tape it to the fridge or the router, and everyone joins without a fuss.
Keep your WiFi password private
Your password is encoded straight into the code in your browser. It is never sent to a server, logged, or saved anywhere, so nothing sensitive leaves your device.
For extra safety, create a separate guest network and share only that code. Visitors get online, and the password for your main network stays with you.
Does a WiFi QR code work everywhere?
iOS 11 and newer and Android 10 and newer both read WiFi codes straight from the camera app. Older devices can use a free scanner app instead.
The code works offline once it is printed, because every detail it needs is stored inside the pattern. There is no link and no expiry.
Tips for a reliable scan
Print the code at a comfortable size and keep a clear quiet zone around it. Good contrast, dark modules on a light background, scans best.
Double check the password before you print, since a single wrong character will stop phones from joining. If in doubt, scan the preview with your own phone first.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a WiFi QR code work on iPhone and Android?
- Yes. iOS 11 and newer and Android 10 and newer both read WiFi QR codes from the camera app and offer to join the network automatically.
- Is my WiFi password stored anywhere?
- No. The code is generated entirely in your browser and your password is never uploaded, stored, or shared.
- What if my network is open with no password?
- Set Encryption to None. The tool omits the password field and builds a valid open network QR code.
- Can I use a WiFi QR code for a guest network?
- Yes, and it is a good idea. Create a separate code for your guest SSID so visitors never get the password for your main network.
- Can I change the password later without reprinting?
- No. A WiFi code is static, so a new password means a new code. For a code you can edit later, point a dynamic QR code at a short link that hosts the instructions.
- How do I find my network name and encryption type?
- On most phones, open Settings, then WiFi, and tap your network. The SSID is the network name, and the security line shows WPA2 or similar.