How does scanning a WiFi QR code work?

The QR encodes a standard WIFI: string (SSID, password, security mode). iOS and Android both detect this format natively and offer to join the network straight from the camera.

My network has no password — which mode do I pick?

Choose the no-password/open option. Picking WPA with an empty password produces a code phones cannot use — the mode must match how the router actually broadcasts.

Does it work with a hidden SSID?

Yes — mark the SSID as hidden and the code carries that flag. Guests still need to be within radio range, and some older devices handle hidden networks less smoothly.

WiFi QR Code generator — Guide

Generate and download QR codes for quick connections to WiFi networks.

What it is and when to use it

Turn your WiFi credentials into a QR code guests can scan to join instantly — no more reading passwords aloud. Fill in the network name (SSID), pick the security mode (WPA by default, or a no-password open network), type the password and optionally mark the SSID as hidden; then download the code as a PNG for printing.

Generates a Wi-Fi QR code so guests can join the network by scanning instead of typing the password.

How to use it

Enter the network name (SSID)
Enter the password and pick the security type
Generate, then scan or download

A worked example

Fill in a sample SSID

Home-WiFi

Copy this into the tool, or open WiFi QR Code generator

Things that trip people up

The QR code contains the password in plain form — be careful about posting it in public places

Questions people ask

How does scanning a WiFi QR code work?: The QR encodes a standard WIFI: string (SSID, password, security mode). iOS and Android both detect this format natively and offer to join the network straight from the camera.
My network has no password — which mode do I pick?: Choose the no-password/open option. Picking WPA with an empty password produces a code phones cannot use — the mode must match how the router actually broadcasts.
Does it work with a hidden SSID?: Yes — mark the SSID as hidden and the code carries that flag. Guests still need to be within radio range, and some older devices handle hidden networks less smoothly.

Next steps

Open the WiFi QR Code generator tool

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