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WiFi QR Code Generator — Share Your Network Without Typing Passwords

Generate a QR code that lets guests connect to your WiFi instantly. No more spelling out complex passwords.

Create WiFi QR Code

Create Your WiFi QR Code

Credentials stay in your browser. The generator does not add them to a URL or send them to a server.

Network details

Match the network name exactly, including spaces and capitalization.

WPA/WPA2

Choose None only when the network is genuinely open and has no password.

Enable this only when the router does not broadcast the SSID.

Your WiFi QR preview will appear here

Enter the exact network name to create the live preview. Your network credentials stay in this browser.

Share WiFi Access with One Scan

A WiFi QR code packages the network name, security setting, password when required, and hidden-network flag. Compatible phones read it and offer a connection prompt without manual entry.

Generate one for a guest network, then download PNG or SVG for a sign, welcome card, or counter display. Because the code is static, replace printed copies whenever router settings change.

Who Needs a WiFi QR Code?

The best use cases are places where many people need the same access instructions.

Cafés & Restaurants

Place a tested guest-network code near the counter or on table cards so customers can connect while ordering. Staff can point to one approved instruction during busy service instead of reading the password aloud.

Hotels & Airbnbs

Add the code to a room directory, check-in card, or welcome guide, then test it from the guest area. Replace every copy when credentials change so arrivals do not scan an outdated code.

Home & Family

Keep a small card in a guest room or shared area for visitors. Use a separate guest network to reduce casual access to household devices and private local resources.

Offices & Coworking Spaces

Reception teams can provide one approved code for visitors, meeting rooms, or temporary members. Router or network settings still control isolation, bandwidth, expiration, and access to internal systems.

How to Create and Test a WiFi QR Code

Match every field to the active network configuration. A small spelling or security mismatch can prevent a phone from offering the correct connection.

  1. Enter the SSID exactly as it appears in the router, including spaces, punctuation, and capitalization.
  2. Choose WPA/WPA2, WEP, or None. Use None only for a genuinely open network.
  3. Enter the current password when required and enable Hidden network only when the SSID is intentionally not broadcast.
  4. Scan the live preview with available iPhone and Android devices before downloading or printing.
  5. Download PNG for documents and signs, or SVG for scalable design and professional printing.

What the WiFi QR Payload Contains

The payload uses the common WIFI field format for security type, SSID, password, and hidden status. ZapQR escapes backslashes, semicolons, commas, colons, and double quotes inside credentials so those characters cannot break field boundaries.

For an open network, the generator writes nopass and removes the password. This describes an already password-free network; a QR code cannot unlock or bypass a protected one.

Print and Display It Reliably

Print for display creates a clean sheet with the QR code, network name, and Scan to connect instruction, while leaving out the plain-text password. Anyone who sees the code may still decode its embedded credentials, so limit display to the intended audience.

Start around 3 to 4 cm wide for close scanning, keep strong contrast and clear edge space, and avoid glare or folds. Distance varies with size, camera, lighting, print sharpness, and payload density, so test the finished material in place.

How to show a WiFi QR code on iPhone, Samsung, or Android

Many phones can already show a WiFi QR code on screen, which works when you are standing next to your guest. For a sign or card that works when you are not there, make a printable code with the generator above.

  1. iPhone: open the Passwords app, tap Wi-Fi, tap your network, then tap Show Network QR Code. Tap the Password field on the same screen if you need the password for the form above.
  2. Android, including Pixel: open Settings, tap Network & internet, then Internet, tap your network, then tap Share.
  3. Samsung Galaxy: open Wi-Fi settings, tap the gear icon next to your network, then tap QR code. Menu names can differ by model and software version.
  4. To print the code, enter the same network name, security type, and password above, then download it or use Print for display.

How to make a WiFi QR code with your logo

A logo and brand colors help guests recognize the official code on a table card, door sign, or welcome guide.

  1. Enter the SSID, security type, and password above.
  2. Open the Logo tab and choose Upload image, or pick a preset icon. PNG, JPG, and SVG up to 2 MB work; a transparent PNG looks cleanest. On a phone, expand QR style and output settings first.
  3. In the Basic tab, keep Error Correction Level at H (High ~30%) so the code still scans with a logo in the center, and pick colors with a dark foreground on a light background.
  4. Scan the preview with an iPhone and an Android phone, then download SVG for print or PNG for screens and documents.

How to scan a WiFi QR code on iPhone or Android

Use these steps to test your code before printing, or add them next to the code for guests who have not scanned one before.

  1. iPhone: open Camera in Photo mode, frame the QR code, and tap the prompt that appears to join the network. The Scan Code control in Control Center works too.
  2. Android: open the Camera app, point it at the code, and tap the network prompt. If no prompt appears, scan the code with Google Lens.
  3. If the phone says the password is wrong or cannot join, check that the SSID, security type, and password match the router exactly, then generate a new code.

Frequently Asked Questions About WiFi QR Codes

How does a WiFi QR code work?

It stores the network name, security type, password when required, and hidden-network status in a structured text payload. A compatible phone camera or scanner reads that payload and presents a join-network prompt. The user still chooses whether to connect, and the router still decides whether the device is allowed onto the network.

What happens if I change my WiFi password?

The old static QR code continues to contain the old credentials. Generate a new code with the updated password, test it, and replace every sign, card, or welcome document that contains the previous version. The same replacement process is required when the SSID or security setting changes.

Is it safe to share a WiFi QR code publicly?

Treat a visible code like a visible password because anyone who can photograph or scan it may decode the credentials. For public-facing spaces, use a dedicated guest network and decide where the code should be displayed. Remove or replace it when access should no longer be available.

Can I create one without a password?

Yes, when the network is truly open. Select None and the generator clears the password from the payload. This setting does not remove a router password and cannot provide access to a protected network. Configure the router first, then make the QR code match that configuration.

What security types are supported?

This generator provides WPA/WPA2, WEP, and None for open networks. Select the option that matches the router. WEP is retained for legacy networks, although modern deployments should use a stronger router configuration when available. Test the completed code on the devices your guests commonly use.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Many current iPhone and Android camera apps recognize the common WiFi QR format and show a connection prompt. Support can vary by operating-system version, camera app, security configuration, and device policy. Test with representative devices and keep a short fallback instruction available for older or managed phones.

Can it restrict guest network access?

The QR code only transfers connection details. Guest isolation, client-to-client blocking, bandwidth limits, session duration, and access to local devices are controlled by the router, access point, captive portal, or network management system. Configure those controls separately before sharing the code.

How large should a printed WiFi QR code be / how far can it scan?

For close-range use, start around 3 to 4 cm wide and increase the size for wall signs or longer viewing distances. Preserve high contrast and quiet space around the code. There is no universal distance ratio because cameras, lighting, print quality, surface glare, and payload density all affect scanning. Test the final print in place.

URL QR Code Generator

Encode a webpage, booking link, or the public URL of an already hosted PDF. ZapQR does not host the PDF file.

Dynamic QR Code Generator

Use an account-managed redirect when a printed destination needs to change without replacing the QR image.

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