Wi-Fi QR Code

Make a QR code that connects phones to your Wi-Fi without typing the password.

How to Use Wi-Fi QR Code

  1. Enter the network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on your phone.
  2. Enter the password and choose the security type. Most routers use WPA/WPA2/WPA3.
  3. Tick Hidden Network only if your network doesn't show up in the Wi-Fi list.
  4. Download the QR code and test it with your phone camera before printing.

How guests use it

On iPhone (iOS 11 and later) and most Android phones, opening the camera and pointing it at the code shows a Join network prompt. Older Android phones may need Google Lens or the QR scanner in quick settings. Nothing needs to be installed, and the password isn't shown on the screen.

The code uses the standard WIFI: format that phone cameras understand. Special characters in your network name or password, such as ; : , or quotes, are escaped automatically so they still work.

Getting it right first time

The name and password are case-sensitive, so check capitals carefully; WPA passwords are always 8 to 63 characters and the tool warns you if yours isn't. If your router uses WPA3 only, a few older phones may not connect from a QR code and will need the password typed in. If you change your Wi-Fi password, make a new code: the old one stops working.

The QR code is made in your browser. Your network name and password aren't sent anywhere. Anyone who scans the printed code can join, so only put it where you'd be happy to share the password.

Key Features & Practical Use Cases

  • Letting guests join your home Wi-Fi without spelling out a long password.
  • A sign for the counter or tables in a cafe, salon, clinic or office reception.
  • Holiday rentals and guest houses: a printed card in the welcome folder.
  • Meeting rooms and events where many people need the same network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an app to scan a Wi-Fi QR code?

Usually not. The built-in camera on iPhones and most Android phones reads it directly.

Why does my phone say it can't join the network?

Most often the password or network name has a typo or wrong capital letter. Check both, make a new code and try again.

Is my Wi-Fi password stored anywhere?

No. The code is generated in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

Does the QR code expire?

No. It works until you change the network name or password.

About OneClickly

OneClickly is a set of 119 free tools for PDFs, images, text, everyday math and code. They run in your browser, so the files and text you work with stay on your device.

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