5/2/2026 · 3 min read
How to Make a WiFi QR Code
A WiFi QR code lets guests connect to your network by scanning — no typing a long password. Here's how to make one in under a minute.
Why use a WiFi QR code
Typing a complex WiFi password on a phone is error-prone and annoying. A WiFi QR code stores your network name, password, and encryption type so guests just scan and tap 'Join'.
It's perfect for cafés, restaurants, hotels, Airbnbs, offices, and homes. For public spaces, put your guest network's password on the code rather than your main one.
Step by step
- 1
Open the WiFi generator
Go to QR Geni's WiFi QR code generator.
- 2
Enter your network name
Type your exact SSID (network name).
- 3
Add the password and encryption
Enter the password and choose WPA/WPA2 (the most common).
- 4
Customize and download
Brand it if you like, then download and print it as a table tent or sticker.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a WiFi QR code work on iPhone and Android?
- Yes — both read the standard WiFi QR format in the native camera app, with no extra app needed.
- Is it safe to put my WiFi on a QR code?
- Anyone who scans can connect, so for public places use a separate guest network and put that password on the code.
- What encryption should I pick?
- Choose WPA/WPA2 for nearly all modern routers. Only use 'None' for genuinely open networks.
- Can I make it for a hidden network?
- Yes — enable the 'Hidden network' option so devices know to search for the SSID.
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