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WiFi QR Code Generator — Free Online

Stop reading your WiFi password out letter by letter. Enter the network name and password and you get a QR code that connects any modern phone with a single scan. The password is encoded on your device and is never transmitted to us.

How to use the wifi qr code generator

  1. Type the network name (SSID) exactly as it appears, including capitals.
  2. Choose the security type — WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for almost every modern router.
  3. Enter the password, then download and print the code for your guests.

How a WiFi QR code actually joins the network

The code does not contain a link. It holds a short structured string — the network name, the security type and the password — in a format both iOS and Android recognise. When the camera reads it, the phone offers to join that network and fills in the credentials itself, which is why nobody has to read a 20-character password off a card and type it without typos.

iPhones have supported this from the built-in Camera app since iOS 11, and Android since version 10; earlier Androids can read the same code through Google Lens. Because the whole exchange happens on the device, nothing about your network is sent anywhere — and that is only true of a generator that runs locally, which is worth checking before you paste a password into a website.

Getting the details right

The network name must match exactly, including capitals and spaces: “Cafe WiFi” and “cafe wifi” are different networks as far as the phone is concerned. Choose WPA/WPA2/WPA3 as the security type for essentially every modern router — pick “no password” only for a genuinely open network, and note that WEP survives only on hardware old enough to be worth replacing. Special characters in the password are handled for you, so semicolons, colons and backslashes are safe to use.

Treat the printed code exactly like a written-down password, because that is what it is: anyone who photographs it from across the room has your network. The right answer for cafés, offices and holiday lets is a guest network with its own password, isolated from the machines and drives on your main one. Then a code on the wall is convenient rather than a liability, and rotating it later costs you one reprint.

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a WiFi QR code for free?
Enter the SSID, password and security type (usually WPA). Download PNG or SVG and print it. This WiFi QR code generator runs in your browser.
How do guests connect with a WiFi password QR code?
They open the phone camera, scan the code and tap Join. iPhone (iOS 11+) and Android (10+) support this without a special app.
Is my WiFi password safe in this generator?
The password is encoded locally and never sent to a server. Anyone who can photograph the printed code can still join — use a guest network when possible.
Which security type should I choose — WPA, WEP or open?
WPA covers WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for almost every modern router. Use WEP only for old hardware; Open for networks with no password.
Can I make a WiFi QR code for a hidden network?
Yes. Tick Hidden network so the phone searches for an SSID that is not broadcasting.
What if the WiFi QR code is not connecting?
SSID is case sensitive — match it exactly, including spaces. Recheck the password and security type, then regenerate.
Do WiFi QR codes expire?
Static codes never expire. If you change the router password, print a new WiFi QR code.
Can I use a WiFi QR code for a restaurant or Airbnb?
Yes — table tents, welcome books and reception desks are common uses for a printable WiFi QR code.
Is a WLAN QR code the same as a WiFi QR code?
Yes. WLAN and WiFi refer to the same kind of network login QR code.
How big should I print a guest WiFi QR code?
At least a few centimetres across with clear quiet space around it. Test the scan from typical guest distance before printing many copies.

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Runs entirely in your browser — your files never leave this device. Last reviewed July 29, 2026.