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2026-01-26

How to Generate QR Code for Wi-Fi Passwords

Why create a Wi-Fi QR code

No more telling guests your long complicated Wi-Fi password. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone camera and connect automatically in one tap.

Step-by-step guide

1. Open the QR Code Generator tool 2. Select Wi-Fi option 3. Enter your network name (SSID) 4. Enter your Wi-Fi password 5. Select your security type (WPA/WPA2 is most common) 6. Generate and download the QR code 7. Print and display near your guest area

Works on all devices

āœ… Android: native camera app detects Wi-Fi QR codes automatically āœ… iOS 11+: Camera app supports Wi-Fi QR codes āœ… All modern smartphones work without additional apps

Best practices

Place QR code in common area — kitchen, living room, guest bedroom Print at 5cm x 5cm minimum size — smaller codes are hard to scan Test before displaying — scan it yourself with both Android and iOS devices Update when you change password — generate a new QR code whenever you update your Wi-Fi password

FAQ

Is my password stored anywhere? No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser. Your password never leaves your device.

Can anyone scan this QR code and get my password? Yes. Anyone who scans the code can see the plain text password. Only display this in private spaces.

Do guests need an app? No. All modern phone cameras support Wi-Fi QR codes natively.

Try the tool