Pre-set for you: the generator is in Wi-Fi mode. Type your network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on your phone, choose the security type and enter the password. Website, text, email and phone codes are in the full QR Code Generator.
How a Wi-Fi QR code works
A Wi-Fi QR code stores your network details in a standard format that phone cameras understand: WIFI:T:WPA;S:network-name;P:password;;. When someone scans it, the phone offers to join the network. The iPhone Camera app and the camera or Wi-Fi settings on Android phones read it without any extra app.
The code is static: the details are inside the pattern itself, not on a server. That is why it never expires, and why your password is never sent anywhere. It is created entirely in your browser.
How to make your Wi-Fi QR code
- Find your network name and password, usually on a sticker on the router or in its app.
- Type the Network name (SSID). Capital letters and spaces must match exactly.
- Choose the security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for almost every modern router, None for an open network.
- Enter the password, tick Hidden network if your network does not broadcast its name, and check the preview.
- Download PNG for printing at home or SVG for a designer or print shop. Choose 2048 px for large signs.
Where to put it
| Place | Print size |
|---|---|
| Fridge or desk card at home | 3–5 cm |
| Café or restaurant table tent | 4–6 cm |
| Hotel room or holiday rental welcome sheet | 4–6 cm |
| Office reception or wall poster | 8–15 cm |
Tips
- Test the code with an iPhone and an Android phone before printing a stack of cards.
- If you change your Wi-Fi password, the old code stops working; simply make a new one.
- Use a guest network for visitors, so they never see your main password.
- Need a strong guest password? Make one with the Wi-Fi password generator.
Frequently asked questions
Do Wi-Fi QR codes work on iPhone?
Yes. Open the Camera app, point it at the code and tap the notification to join.
Is it safe to show my Wi-Fi QR code?
Anyone who scans it can join that network, just as if you had told them the password. Keep it where only guests see it, ideally for a separate guest network.
Can I change the colours?
Yes. Pick any code and background colour; keep the code dark on a light background so every camera can read it.
Full step-by-step guide: How to make a Wi-Fi QR code.
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