Create a QR code that lets visitors join a WiFi network without typing the network name or password manually. Enter the Wi-Fi SSID, password, and encryption type, then generate a static QR code that can be printed or shared digitally.
A wifi qr code is useful anywhere guests regularly ask for network access. Instead of reading out a long password or writing it on a whiteboard, users scan the code and connect using the details encoded inside it.
This tool generates static WiFi QR codes. The network information is stored directly in the QR code and does not change after download.
Typing WiFi credentials is one of the most common causes of connection problems. Network names and passwords are case-sensitive, and a single incorrect character can prevent a device from joining.
A QR code removes most manual entry. Guests scan the code, review the connection details, and connect using information already stored inside the QR code.
WiFi QR codes are commonly used for guest networks in cafés, restaurants, reception areas, waiting rooms, event venues, retail counters, and temporary workspaces. They reduce repeated password requests and make network access easier to distribute.
Enter the exact SSID of the wireless network. The SSID must match the network name broadcast by the access point.
Add the Wi-Fi password and select the correct encryption type:
The selected encryption type must match the actual network configuration.
You may add:
These options affect appearance only. They do not change the encoded network information.
Generate the QR code and download it as:
You can also share the generated QR code directly.
This is the most important thing to understand before using a WiFi QR code.
The Wi-Fi password is stored as plain text inside the QR code.
Anyone who can photograph or scan the code can recover the network credentials using a QR scanner or decoder.
A printed WiFi QR code should be treated exactly like a printed password.
Avoid placing WiFi QR codes on networks that provide access to internal business systems, servers, shared storage, printers, or administrative devices.
Do not place the QR code where it can be photographed from outside the premises or unintentionally included in public photos.
If the guest password changes, generate a new QR code and replace printed copies.
Guest users should be separated from internal systems through appropriate network configuration.
A guest wifi qr code is usually safer than publishing credentials for the primary office network.
WiFi QR codes use a standard text format understood by compatible devices.
Example:
WIFI:T:WPA;S:MyNetwork;P:MyPassword;H:false;;T = Authentication type
S = SSID (network name)
P = Password
H = Hidden network flag
The SSID and password are case-sensitive.
These are different:
OfficeGuestofficeguestand
Password123password123Incorrect capitalisation is one of the most common causes of failed connections.
If credentials contain special characters such as:
\;,:"they must be escaped correctly.
Whenever special characters are used, scan and test the generated code before printing.
Hidden networks require the hidden flag to be set correctly. Otherwise, a device may decode the QR code but still fail to locate the network.
Standard WiFi QR codes cannot automatically connect devices to WPA2-Enterprise (802.1X) networks that require usernames, certificates, or organisation-managed authentication.
If your office, university, hospital, or corporate network uses WPA2-Enterprise, a standard QR code is usually not sufficient.
Support for WPA3 varies by device and operating system. Some environments may require WPA2 compatibility enabled on the access point for consistent onboarding.
Most modern phones support WiFi QR codes directly.
General support includes:
Some older Android devices may require a dedicated QR scanning application.
Usually printed on:
Common problem: glossy lamination causing reflections that make scanning difficult.
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Common problem: password changes while old printed copies remain in circulation.
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Common problem: codes printed too small for comfortable scanning.
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Common problem: weak mobile coverage being mistaken for WiFi issues.
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Common problem: publishing credentials for the wrong network segment.
A WiFi QR code only works if the network name, password and security type match the router exactly. If you are not sure what they are, check one of these places before filling in the form above.
Most routers have a label on the back or bottom showing the default network name and key. This only applies if nobody has changed them since installation.
Log in to the router from a browser, usually through an address printed on the same sticker. The wireless section lists the current SSID, password and security mode.
On Android 10 and later, the Share option in WiFi settings shows the password. On iPhone with iOS 16 or later, tap the info icon next to the network and reveal the password.
Windows lists the security type in the network properties and can show the saved key in the wireless properties. On a Mac, the saved password is stored in Keychain Access.
Two network names? Many dual-band routers broadcast separate names for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, such as “CafeGuest” and “CafeGuest_5G”. A QR code connects to one name only, so decide which one guests should use, or create a separate code for each and label them clearly.
Once you have the details, copy them rather than retyping where possible, and watch for spaces at the end of the network name or password. A trailing space is invisible on screen but counts as a character, and it is a surprisingly common reason a code decodes correctly yet the connection fails.
The encryption menu above offers three choices. Picking the wrong one is a common reason a code scans correctly but the phone still fails to join, so match it to what your router actually uses.
Choose this for almost every modern network. It also covers routers set to WPA2-Personal or a mixed WPA2/WPA3 mode.
Use a password of at least 12 characters that is easy to read aloud, because some guests will still type it in manually.
WEP is an outdated standard that can be broken quickly with freely available tools. Only select it if an old router genuinely cannot be changed.
If you can, switch the router to WPA2 first and then generate the code.
Open networks need no key, so the code simply helps people find the right network name. Traffic on an open network is not encrypted.
It suits venues that show a sign-in or terms page after connecting, rather than private spaces.
After changing any router setting, wait for the router to restart, then scan your new code with a phone that has never joined the network before. A phone that already remembers the old settings can hide problems that first-time visitors will run into.
Not every visitor will scan. Laptops usually have no camera app that reads QR codes, and some guests prefer typing. A good WiFi card serves both groups at a glance.
Keep the card where guests naturally pause, such as on tables, at the reception desk or beside the waiting area seating, rather than on a window facing the street. That keeps the code convenient for visitors while making it less likely to be photographed by people outside your premises.
Convert a webpage URL into a QR code that opens directly in a browser.
Share downloadable documents through a scannable QR code.
Direct users to surveys, registrations, bookings, or contact forms.
Open a WhatsApp conversation without requiring users to save a phone number first.
This generator supports WPA/WPA2, WEP, and open networks with no password. The selected encryption type must match the configuration of the WiFi network you are sharing.
WiFi QR code generation is currently available without requiring an account.
Yes. The password is stored inside the QR code as plain text. Anyone who scans or decodes the QR code can recover the network credentials.
The QR code will continue to contain the old password. You must generate a new QR code and replace any printed or shared copies.
Most modern iPhone and Android devices can scan WiFi QR codes directly. Compatibility depends on operating system version and manufacturer implementation.
The most common causes are incorrect SSID spelling, incorrect password capitalisation, wrong encryption type, hidden network configuration issues, or outdated credentials.
Hidden networks require specific configuration in the encoded data. Verify the generated QR code carefully before deployment.
No. Standard WiFi QR codes are not designed for WPA2-Enterprise (802.1X) environments that require usernames, certificates, or organisation-managed authentication.
PNG is generally preferred because it preserves sharper edges around QR modules. JPEG may be suitable when file size is more important than image quality.
No account is required to generate and download a WiFi QR code.