QR Code for WiFi Sharing: Step-by-Step

September 12, 2026

A WiFi QR code lets anyone join your network by pointing their phone's camera at it — no typing a long password, no asking you to repeat it letter by letter. It's especially useful for guests, short-term rentals, cafés, and offices.

How it works

The QR code encodes your network name (SSID), password, and security type (WPA/WPA2 is standard) in a compact text format that phones recognize automatically. When a phone's camera app detects that format, it shows a 'Join Network' prompt instead of opening a browser.

Enter your network name and password below to generate your WiFi QR code — it's built entirely on your device.

Create a WiFi QR code →

Where to put it

Printed on a card next to the router, for a home or short-term rental.
On a framed sign at the counter of a café, restaurant, or waiting room.
In a digital welcome packet for guests, sent before they arrive.
On an office onboarding sheet for new employees' first day.

FAQ

Does the WiFi QR code store my password anywhere online?

No — a client-side generator builds the code directly on your device. Your password is only ever encoded into the image you download, never transmitted or stored on a server.

Will it work with a hidden network?

Yes, most generators support marking the network as hidden, which is included in the encoded data so phones know to search for it specifically.

Does this work on both iPhone and Android?

Yes. Both platforms' native camera apps recognize the WiFi QR format and prompt to join the network directly — no extra app needed on modern versions of either OS.