Sharing your WiFi password by spelling it out letter-by-letter is a friction point that every home, café, hotel, and office deals with daily. A WiFi QR code solves this completely — guests scan the code with their phone camera, and they are connected instantly, no typing required. Here is exactly how to set one up.

What Information You Need

Before generating the code, gather the following from your router settings or WiFi settings panel:

  • ▸SSID (Network Name) — the name your WiFi appears as in the network list.
  • ▸Password — the WiFi password exactly as it is set (case-sensitive).
  • ▸Security Type — WPA/WPA2 (most modern routers), WEP (older routers), or None for open networks.
  • ▸Hidden network — whether your network is set to not broadcast its name (unusual, but relevant if so).

Step-by-Step: Generating a WiFi QR Code

  1. 1Go to our WiFi QR Code Generator page.
  2. 2Enter your Network Name (SSID) exactly as it appears in the WiFi list.
  3. 3Enter your WiFi password (case-sensitive).
  4. 4Select your security type — WPA/WPA2 for most modern routers.
  5. 5Check 'Hidden Network' only if your network does not broadcast its SSID.
  6. 6Optionally customise the QR code color and size.
  7. 7Click 'Generate QR Code'.
  8. 8Download as SVG (for printing) or PNG (for digital use).
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Generate the QR code on a computer that is already connected to the WiFi network, so you can immediately test it with a smartphone.

Where to Display Your WiFi QR Code

  • ▸Cafés and restaurants — print and frame at the counter or on each table.
  • ▸Hotels — print in the welcome booklet and on the room's information card.
  • ▸Home — stick on the fridge or a noticeboard near the router.
  • ▸Offices — display in meeting rooms and at the reception desk.
  • ▸Airbnb/vacation rentals — include in the welcome book or post on the wall.
  • ▸Co-working spaces — place on desks and near the entrance.

Which Devices Support WiFi QR Codes?

WiFi QR codes are supported natively on:

  • ▸iPhone and iPad running iOS 11 or later — point the Camera app at the code and tap the notification.
  • ▸Android phones running Android 10 or later — use the built-in camera or Google Lens.
  • ▸Older Android devices may need a QR scanner app such as Google Lens or QR & Barcode Scanner.

Is Your WiFi Password Safe?

Our WiFi QR code generator is entirely client-side. Your network name and password are processed locally in your browser and are never transmitted to any server. You can disconnect from the internet entirely and the generator will still work. This is verifiable — open browser developer tools and observe that no network requests are made when you click 'Generate QR Code'.

One important consideration: printing a WiFi QR code makes your password available to anyone who can photograph the printout. For high-security environments, consider creating a dedicated guest network with a simpler password and limiting its access to internet-only (no access to internal devices).

Printing Tips for Best Scan Results

  • ▸Print at minimum 4 × 4 cm for table-top use. Larger is better.
  • ▸Use SVG format for printing — it scales infinitely without pixelation.
  • ▸Use a laminator or frame to protect printed QR codes from moisture and wear.
  • ▸Test the printed copy before displaying — ink absorption can slightly reduce contrast.
  • ▸Keep high contrast: dark QR code on white or light background.