How to Make a Wi-Fi QR Code (Free, No Typing Passwords)

Q: How do I make a Wi-Fi QR code for a hidden network?

Set Hidden network to true when you create it. The code then tells the phone to look for a network that does not broadcast its name.

Q: Can I make a Wi-Fi QR code with no password?

Yes. Choose None as the security type. Guests join the open network with one scan.

By Kavuthamraj · Updated 4 Nov 2026

A Wi-Fi QR code lets guests join your network by pointing their camera at it: no spelling out a password, no typos. You can make one free in under a minute. This guide shows how, which security setting to choose, and how to share it without handing your network to everyone who walks past.

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How do you make a Wi-Fi QR code? (quick answer)

Open a free QR code generator and choose the Wi-Fi type.
Enter your network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on your devices.
Choose the security type: WPA for most routers, WEP only for very old ones, or none for an open network.
Enter the password (leave it blank for an open network).
Download the code as PNG or SVG, print it, and test it with a phone.

What the Wi-Fi QR code actually contains

A Wi-Fi code is a static QR code. Your network name, security type and password are written into the pattern itself, in a standard format that phone cameras recognise. When someone scans it, their phone offers to join the network. There is no link, no web page and no account involved.

That also means the password is inside the code. Anyone who has the code can join the network, and a scanner app can read the password out of it. Treat the printed code like the password itself.

Step by step

1. Network name (SSID)

Type it exactly, including capitals, spaces and punctuation. Network names are case-sensitive, and a code with a slightly wrong name will fail without saying why.

2. Security type

WPA: the right choice for WPA2 and most current routers.
WEP: only for very old equipment. It is weak; if you can, upgrade the router instead.
None: an open network with no password. The password field is not used.

3. Hidden network

If your router does not broadcast its name, set Hidden network to true. Without it, phones look for a visible network and never find yours.

4. Password

Enter it exactly. If your password contains characters like ; or :, they are handled for you; just type it as you normally would.

5. Style, download and test

Add your colours or logo if you like, keeping strong contrast, then download. SVG stays sharp at any print size; PNG is fine for screens and small prints. Scan it with an iPhone and an Android phone before you print a hundred copies.

Do phones support Wi-Fi QR codes?

Yes. The camera app on iPhones and on most Android phones reads Wi-Fi codes and shows a Join network prompt. Very old phones may need a scanner app.

Keep your network safe

Use a guest network. Most routers can run a separate guest network. Put the QR code on that one, so visitors never reach your own devices.
Do not post it publicly (a window, a social post, a website) unless the network is meant to be open to everyone.
If you change the password, reprint the code. A static code cannot be updated; the old one simply stops working.
Place it where people already are: a table card, a reception desk, a frame by the door.

Wi-Fi QR code: frequently asked questions

Is a Wi-Fi QR code safe?

It is as safe as the place you put it. The code contains the password, so anyone who can scan it can join. Use a guest network and keep the code where only the people you want can reach it.

Do I need an account to make a Wi-Fi QR code?

No. Wi-Fi codes are static, so there is nothing to sign in for. Create it, download it, and it is yours.

What happens if I change my Wi-Fi password?

The old QR code stops working. A Wi-Fi code stores the password inside the pattern, so you need to create a new one and replace the printed copies.

How do I make a Wi-Fi QR code for a hidden network?

Set Hidden network to true when you create it. The code then tells the phone to look for a network that does not broadcast its name.

Can I make a Wi-Fi QR code with no password?

Yes. Choose None as the security type. Guests join the open network with one scan.

Why will my Wi-Fi QR code not connect?

The usual causes are a wrong network name (they are case-sensitive), the wrong security type, a changed password, or a hidden network not marked as hidden. Re-check each against your router.

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