What is a WiFi QR code?
A WiFi QR code contains your network name (SSID), password and security type in a standard format that iPhone and Android cameras understand. Scanning it shows a “Join network” prompt — no need to spell out a complicated password.
Your password is encoded on your device only. It is never uploaded, so you can safely create a code for a home or business network.
How to create a WiFi QR code
- 1
Enter your network name (SSID) exactly as it appears in your WiFi settings, including capital letters.
- 2
Enter the WiFi password and choose the security type — WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for almost every modern router.
- 3
Tick “Hidden network” only if your network does not broadcast its name.
- 4
Download the QR code, print it and place it where guests can scan it.
Features
Works natively
iOS 11+ and Android 10+ cameras recognize WiFi QR codes without any extra app.
All security types
Supports WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WEP, open networks and hidden SSIDs.
Special characters handled
Passwords with symbols like ; , : or quotes are escaped correctly so the code always works.
Password stays private
Everything happens in your browser — your WiFi credentials are never sent anywhere.
Where to use a WiFi QR code
Cafés and restaurants
Print the code on table tents or the menu so customers connect without asking staff.
Airbnb and hotels
Add it to the welcome card so guests are online seconds after arriving.
Office guest network
Display it in meeting rooms so visitors never need the password read aloud.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create a QR code for WiFi?
Yes. Enter your network name, password and security type above. The QR code is generated instantly and can be downloaded and printed.
Is it safe to share my WiFi with a QR code?
The code contains the password, so anyone who scans it can join — treat it like the password itself. For public spaces, use a separate guest network.
Why doesn’t my WiFi QR code connect?
Check that the network name and password match exactly, including uppercase letters and spaces, and that the correct security type is selected.
Do I need an app to scan a WiFi QR code?
No. The built-in camera on modern iPhones and Android phones reads WiFi QR codes and offers to join the network.