Share Wi-Fi without spelling out the password
WiFi QR Code Generator
Enter your network name and password to get a QR code that joins guests to your Wi-Fi in one scan. Print a ready-made card or download the code. Your password stays on this device.
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Enter the network name (SSID).
Encoded Wi-Fi text
WIFI:T:WPA;S:;;Special characters (\ ; , : ") are escaped automatically. Nothing you type leaves this page or is saved.
What is a WiFi QR code?
A WiFi QR code stores your network name (SSID), security type and password in a standard text format that phone cameras recognise. When someone scans it, their phone offers to join the network. They don't need to find it in a list or type a long password.
The code follows the widely supported format WIFI:T:WPA;S:NetworkName;P:Password;;. This generator builds that text for you, escapes special characters such as semicolons and colons so the code still works, and draws the QR code in your browser. Your network name and password are never uploaded, logged or stored.
How to create a QR code for your Wi-Fi
- 1
Enter the network name
Type the SSID exactly as it appears in your phone's Wi-Fi list, including capital letters, spaces and symbols.
- 2
Choose the security and password
Most home and office networks use WPA, WPA2 or WPA3. Pick None for an open network, and turn on Hidden network if your router does not broadcast its name.
- 3
Style the card
Change the heading, footer note and colours, and choose whether to print the password under the code for guests without a camera.
- 4
Test, then print or download
Scan the preview with your phone to confirm it joins. Then print the card, or save it as a PDF, a high-resolution PNG or a vector SVG.
Why use this free Wi-Fi QR code generator?
- Your password never leaves the page
- The QR code is created locally with JavaScript. There is no account, no server request containing your credentials and no saved history.
- A printable card, not just a square
- Get a ready-to-print sign with a Wi-Fi symbol, network name, optional password and your own instructions, sized to fit A4 or Letter paper.
- Codes that never expire
- It creates static codes that contain the details themselves. There is no redirect link that stops working when a subscription ends.
- Handles tricky passwords
- Backslashes, semicolons, commas, colons and quotes are escaped automatically. Unescaped, these characters are a common reason a Wi-Fi QR code won't connect.
- Enterprise and hidden networks
- Supports hidden SSIDs and WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise details (EAP method, phase 2 and username) for Android devices that accept them.
- Print-ready exports
- Download an SVG for sharp large prints, a 1024-pixel PNG, or an A4 PDF. Error correction can be raised for codes that will be laminated or partly covered.
Where a Wi-Fi QR code helps
- Home guests
- Put a card on the fridge or in the guest room so visitors can connect without asking for the password.
- Airbnb and holiday rentals
- Add the card to your welcome book so guests are online within seconds of arriving, with fewer messages asking for the Wi-Fi details.
- Cafés, restaurants and shops
- Print a table tent or counter sign for customer Wi-Fi. Change the password regularly and print a new card when you do.
- Offices and meeting rooms
- Give visitors guest-network access from the reception desk while keeping the corporate network separate.
- Events and classrooms
- Show the code on a slide or print it on handouts so a whole room can connect without spelling out a long password.
- Smart-home setup
- Keep a card with the router so family members can reconnect new phones, tablets and TVs without looking up the password.
How to scan a Wi-Fi QR code on iPhone and Android
iPhone and iPad (iOS 11 or later): open the Camera app, point it at the code and tap the "Join network" banner. Android 10 or later: open the Camera or Google Lens, or go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the QR icon next to Add network. Many Samsung phones also scan codes from the Camera or the Quick Panel.
To share the Wi-Fi you're already connected to, recent Android versions can show a code under the network's Share option, and iPhones can share a password with nearby Apple devices. This generator also works for people who aren't on the network yet, and for printed signs.
What's inside a Wi-Fi QR code
The QR code contains plain text in the MECARD-style Wi-Fi format. The fields are separated by semicolons, and the text ends with two semicolons.
| Field | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| T | Security type: WPA (also covers WPA2 and WPA3), WEP, nopass or WPA2-EAP | T:WPA |
| S | Network name (SSID), with special characters escaped | S:Cafe\;Guest |
| P | Password, left out for open networks | P:sunny-day-42 |
| H | true if the network is hidden | H:true |
| E, PH2, I | Enterprise EAP method, phase 2 method and identity | E:PEAP;PH2:MSCHAPV2;I:alex |
How this Wi-Fi QR generator compares
We reviewed the Wi-Fi QR generators that rank on the first page of Google. Several are marketing pages for paid dynamic-QR subscriptions, or send the details you type to a server. Here's how this tool differs.
| Feature | This tool | Typical generators |
|---|---|---|
| Password processed only in your browser | Yes | Varies; many form-based generators submit it to a server |
| Printable card with network name and instructions | Yes, as PNG, PDF or direct print | Usually a plain code; templates often need an account |
| Account or email required | Never | Sometimes, to download or edit |
| Special-character escaping | Automatic | Not always handled |
| Hidden and enterprise networks | Both supported | Usually hidden only |
| Vector SVG download | Free | Often limited to PNG |
Keep your network safe when you share it
- Anyone who photographs the code can read the password. Only display it where you'd be happy to write the password itself.
- For businesses and rentals, create a separate guest network so visitors cannot reach your computers, cameras or storage.
- Change the guest password from time to time and print a new card. Because the codes are static, an old card stops working as soon as you change the password.
- Prefer WPA2 or WPA3. WEP can be broken in minutes, and open networks do not encrypt traffic.
5 frequently asked questions about WiFi QR codes
Is this WiFi QR code generator safe to use with my real password?
Yes. The code is created entirely in your browser. Your network name and password are not sent to our servers, written to cookies or saved in local storage. You can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the generator still works.
Do WiFi QR codes expire?
No. A static Wi-Fi QR code contains the network details themselves, so it works for as long as the network name, security type and password stay the same. If you change the password, create and print a new code.
Why won't my phone connect after scanning?
Check that the SSID matches exactly, including capital letters and spaces, and that the security type is correct. If the password contains special characters, use the code from this tool, which escapes them. Some older Android phones need a separate QR scanner app, and phones must be in range of the network.
Can I make a QR code for a hidden network or a WPA3 network?
Yes. Turn on Hidden network so the phone searches for the SSID even though it is not broadcast. For WPA3 and WPA2/WPA3 mixed mode, choose WPA / WPA2 / WPA3. Phones negotiate the strongest mode the router supports.
Does it work without a password or for enterprise Wi-Fi?
Choose None for open networks, and no password is added to the code. For WPA2- or WPA3-Enterprise, enter the username, EAP method and phase 2 method. Enterprise Wi-Fi QR codes work on Android 10 and later. iPhones require a configuration profile instead.