How to Create a Wi-Fi QR Code (Step by Step)

Sharing your Wi-Fi password shouldn't require spelling out a 20-character string. A Wi-Fi QR code lets guests connect to your network by simply pointing their phone camera at a printed code.

What Is a Wi-Fi QR Code?

A Wi-Fi QR code encodes your network name (SSID), password, and encryption type into a standard format that supported phones can read. A scan may offer to join the network without typing the password.

The format looks like this:

WIFI:T:WPA;S:YourNetwork;P:YourPassword;H:false;;

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to the Wi-Fi QR Code Generator
2. Enter your network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on your router
3. Select the encryption type (WPA/WPA2 for most modern networks)
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password
5. Download as PNG or SVG
6. Print and display in a visible location

Best Practices

• Print large enough: Test the final size in the room where guests will scan it
• High contrast: Dark QR on light background scans fastest
• Test it: Always scan your QR code with your own phone before printing
• Guest network: Consider creating a separate guest network for security
• Update when password changes: Generate a new QR if you change your Wi-Fi password

Where to Display It

Common places include: reception desks, table tents in cafes, guest room information cards, office common areas, and retail checkout counters.