WiFi QR Code Generator

Let guests join your WiFi by scanning a code.

Free WiFi QR code generator. Enter your network name, security type, and password, guests scan the code and join automatically.

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About WiFi QR Code Generator

Every host knows the ritual: a guest arrives, asks for the Wi-Fi password, and you spell out a 20-character string of mixed case and symbols while they mistype it twice. A Wi-Fi QR code ends that. Enter your network name (SSID), security type, and password, and guests join with a single scan of their camera, no typing, no spelling, no mistakes.

The generator supports WPA, WEP, and open networks, handles hidden networks that don't broadcast their name, and automatically escapes tricky password characters like semicolons and quotes. Display the finished code as a small framed print by the door, on the guest welcome sheet, or in the office lobby.

One honest warning: anyone who scans the code can read the password embedded in it, that's simply how the standard works. So only display it where you trust the people who'll see it, and consider setting up a separate guest network with its own password for sharing. When you change the password, remember to print a fresh code; old ones quietly stop working.

How to use WiFi QR Code Generator

  1. Enter your WiFi network name (SSID) and security type.
  2. Add the password (or choose an open network).
  3. Download the QR code as PNG or SVG and display it for guests.

Why use this tool?

  • Guests join with one scan
  • Supports WPA, WEP, and open networks
  • Hidden-network option

Tips for best results

  • Display the code where guests naturally look, a small framed print by the door beats spelling the password out.
  • Anyone who scans can read the password, so only post the code where you trust the people who see it.
  • Use the hidden-network toggle if your router doesn't broadcast the SSID, phones will still find and join it.
  • Print a fresh code whenever you change the password; old prints silently stop working.
  • Consider a separate guest network with a simpler password for sharing, keeping your main network private.
  • Special characters in the SSID or password are escaped automatically, no manual formatting needed.

Frequently asked questions

Which phones can scan WiFi QR codes?
Most modern iPhones and Android phones join the network automatically when they scan the code with the camera app. Very old phones may need a third-party scanner.
Is my WiFi password sent anywhere?
No, the code is generated entirely in your browser. But anyone who scans the printed code can read the password, so only display it where you trust people.
What if my network is hidden?
Tick "Hidden network" when generating the code, and phones will still find and join it without the SSID being broadcast.
Do special characters in my password work?
Yes, characters like ; , : and quotes are escaped automatically, so the code works even with complex passwords.

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