A Wi-Fi QR code generator creates a scannable QR code that connects any smartphone or device to your Wi-Fi network automatically - no password typing, no dictating long random strings. Simply print the code, display it on your wall, or share the image, and guests are connected in seconds.
What is a Wi-Fi QR Code?
A Wi-Fi QR code encodes the network credentials (SSID, password, and security type) in a standardized format that mobile devices understand natively. When someone scans the code with iOS 11+, Android 10+, or most modern camera apps, their device immediately prompts them to connect to the network - without ever seeing or typing the password.
The QR code uses the WIFI: URI scheme, for example:
WIFI:T:WPA;S:MyNetwork;P:MyPassword123;;
This format is recognized by:
- iPhone/iPad (iOS 11+) - native camera app
- Android (10+) - native camera or QR scanner
- Most third-party QR scanner apps on older devices
How to Use the Wi-Fi QR Code Generator
- Enter your network name (SSID) - type the exact name of your Wi-Fi network as it appears in device Wi-Fi settings. It is case-sensitive.
- Enter your password - type your Wi-Fi password. The password is processed entirely in your browser and is never sent to any server.
- Select the security type - choose WPA/WPA2 (most common), WPA3, WEP (legacy), or "None" for open networks without a password.
- Download or display the QR code - the QR code image appears instantly. Download it as PNG to print, add to a sign, or share digitally.
Common Use Cases
- Printing a framed Wi-Fi code for your home or Airbnb guest bedroom
- Displaying a QR code at a cafe, restaurant, hotel, or coworking space for guest access
- Adding a Wi-Fi QR code to an event program so attendees can connect without asking
- Providing easy network access at conferences, workshops, or pop-up shops
- Creating a laminated card with the Wi-Fi QR code for the office meeting room
- Sharing a hotspot password without revealing the actual password string
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to generate a QR code with my Wi-Fi password? Yes. The entire process runs in your browser - your SSID and password are never sent to our servers. The QR code image contains the password in the encoded format, so treat the printed or saved QR code as you would a written password.
What security type should I select? Most modern home and business routers use WPA2 or WPA3. You can find the security type in your router's settings or in your device's Wi-Fi connection details. If unsure, WPA/WPA2 covers most cases.
Can I use this for a hidden network (SSID not broadcast)? Yes. Some QR generators have an option to mark the network as hidden, which instructs the connecting device not to broadcast a discovery request but to connect directly by name.
Do older phones support Wi-Fi QR codes? Phones running Android 9 or earlier and iOS 10 or earlier may need a dedicated QR scanner app that understands the WIFI: URI scheme. Most actively used devices today support it natively through the camera.
Use the Wi-Fi QR Code Generator free, no sign-up required.