Cafés and restaurants
Put the code on table tents or next to your QR code menu so guests connect while they browse.
Wi-Fi QR code generator
Wi-Fi QR Code Generator
Let guests connect to your Wi-Fi with a single scan. Enter your network name and password, download the QR code and print it – nobody has to spell out a password again.
- Free and no account needed for a static Wi-Fi QR code
- Works with the built-in camera on iPhone and Android
- Dynamic version: change the password later without reprinting
Free generator
Create a free static QR code
Enter your content, pick a style and download your QR code.
Anonymous content is never stored
How to create a Wi-Fi QR code
It takes less than a minute, and you only need three things: your network name, the security type and the password.
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Enter your network details
Type the network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on your devices, pick WPA/WPA2, WEP or no password, and add the password. Tick “Hidden network” if your router does not broadcast the name.
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Style your code
Choose colors and a module style that match your space. Keep a dark code on a light background so every phone camera can read it.
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Download and print
Download PNG for screens and quick printing, or SVG for sharp results at any size. Place it where guests look first: the entrance, the reception desk or the table.
What is a Wi-Fi QR code?
A Wi-Fi QR code stores your network name, security type and password in a standard format (WIFI:S:…;T:…;P:…;;) that phone cameras understand. When a guest scans it, the phone offers to join the network – no typing, no spelling mistakes and no need to read the password aloud.
iPhones (iOS 11 and later) and most Android phones (Android 10 and later) read Wi-Fi QR codes directly from the camera app. Older devices can use any QR scanner app, or our free QR code reader.
Where Wi-Fi QR codes save time
Anywhere guests ask “What's the Wi-Fi password?”, a QR code answers before they ask.
Hotels and rentals
Add it to the key card holder, the room welcome sheet or the rental's house manual.
Offices and co-working
Give visitors a guest network at reception while your internal network stays private.
Events and conferences
Print it on badges and signage so hundreds of attendees get online without queuing at the help desk.
Static or dynamic Wi-Fi QR code?
Both connect guests in one scan. The difference shows up the day you change your password.
| Static | Dynamic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free without an account | Yes | No |
| Network details stored inside the code | Yes | No |
| Change the password without reprinting | No | Yes |
| See how many guests scanned | No | Yes |
| Custom domain for the link | No | Yes |
When a dynamic Wi-Fi QR code makes sense
A static code contains the password itself, so changing the password means printing new codes. A dynamic QR code points to a short link instead: the code opens a page that shows the network details, and you update them in your dashboard whenever the password changes.
That makes dynamic codes the better choice for printed menus, hotel rooms and anything laminated or engraved. You also see scan statistics, which tells you how many guests actually use the network.
Tips for a Wi-Fi QR code that always works
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Use a guest network
Never put your main office or home network in a public code. Most routers can create a separate guest network in a few clicks.
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Match the SSID exactly
Network names are case-sensitive: “Cafe_Guest” and “cafe_guest” are different networks.
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Print it large enough
At least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in) for table cards and larger for walls. Our print size calculator gives the exact size for your scanning distance.
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Add a short instruction
A line like “Scan to join our Wi-Fi” next to the code noticeably increases scans.
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Test before you print
Scan the code with at least one iPhone and one Android phone before ordering a print run.
What's inside a Wi-Fi QR code
You don't need to know the format to use the generator, but it helps when a code doesn't connect.
A Wi-Fi QR code is plain text in a format that phones recognize: WIFI:T:WPA;S:Cafe Guest;P:your-password;H:false;;. T is the security type (WPA, WEP or nopass), S the network name, P the password and H tells the phone whether the network is hidden. The generator builds this string for you and escapes special characters such as semicolons, commas and quotes, which would otherwise cut the password short.
Because everything sits inside the code, a static Wi-Fi QR code works without an internet connection – the phone only needs to reach your router. It also means the code gets denser as the password gets longer. A 12-character password is easy to scan from a table card; a 60-character one needs a larger print.
WPA2 and WPA3 networks
Choose WPA/WPA2 for WPA2 and most WPA3 “transition mode” routers. Phones negotiate the strongest protocol both sides support.
Networks with a login page
Hotel and airport networks that open a sign-in page after joining (captive portals) usually have no password. Choose “No password”; guests will see your login page after connecting.
Enterprise (802.1X) networks
Networks that ask for a username and password per person can't be shared with a standard Wi-Fi QR code. Use a separate guest network for visitors instead.
Where to place your Wi-Fi QR code
Put the code where people are when they first reach for their phone.
At the entrance or reception
A framed sign at eye level catches guests while they wait to be seated or checked in.
On every table
Table tents or stickers work best in cafés, where guests stay long enough to go online.
On printed welcome material
Key card holders, room info sheets, event badges and receipts travel with the guest.
On screens
Show the code on a lobby display or on your booking confirmation page so guests can connect on arrival.
Changing the password every month?
Create a dynamic Wi-Fi QR code and update it from your dashboard – the printed code keeps working.
How do I share my Wi-Fi with a QR code?
Enter your network name, security type and password in the generator above, download the QR code and display it. Guests point their camera at it and tap “Join”.
Is the Wi-Fi QR code generator free?
Yes. Static Wi-Fi QR codes are free, have no watermark and never expire. You don't need an account to create one.
Do you store my Wi-Fi password?
No. The free generator creates the image on the fly and does not save the content you type.
Which phones can scan a Wi-Fi QR code?
iPhones with iOS 11 or later and most Android phones with Android 10 or later can join directly from the camera app. Other devices can use any QR scanner app.
What happens if I change my Wi-Fi password?
A static code stops working because the old password is stored inside it. A dynamic Wi-Fi QR code lets you update the password without reprinting.
Does it work with hidden networks?
Yes. Tick “Hidden network” so the phone knows to look for a network that does not broadcast its name.
Can I add my logo or brand colors?
You can change colors and styles in the free generator. Logos and frames are available with a free account.
Is it safe to put a Wi-Fi QR code in public?
It is as safe as writing the password on a sign – anyone who scans it can join. Use a separate guest network that is isolated from your private devices.
Why doesn't my Wi-Fi QR code connect?
The usual causes are a mistyped network name or password, the wrong security type, or being out of the router's range. Type the SSID exactly as your devices show it and test with two different phones before printing.
Does a Wi-Fi QR code work without internet?
A static one does: the network details are inside the code, so the phone only needs to see your router. A dynamic code opens a short link first, so the phone needs mobile data for that step.
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Stop spelling out your Wi-Fi password.
Create a dynamic Wi-Fi QR code, update the password any time and see how many guests connect.