How to make a WiFi QR code

A WiFi QR code stores your network name, password, and security type inside the image. When someone scans it with a phone camera, the phone offers to join the network automatically. You can make one free in about a minute with the WiFi QR code generator, with no sign-up.

What you need

• Your network name (SSID), typed exactly as it appears.
• Your WiFi password.
• Your security type, which is usually WPA or WPA2.

Steps to create a WiFi QR code

1. Open the WiFi QR code generator and choose the WiFi tab.
2. Enter your network name, password, and security type. Everything stays in your browser.
3. Set the colors, add a logo, and pick a frame with a short "Scan to connect" prompt if you like.
4. Download a PNG for screens or an SVG for print, then place it where guests sit.

Where to put it

• Reception desks and waiting rooms.
• Cafe tables, menus, and window displays.
• Holiday rental welcome books.
• A framed card next to the router at home.

Keep it safe and scannable

• Only display the code where you trust people to connect, since anyone who scans it can join.
• Use a separate guest network if your router supports one.
• Keep strong contrast, with a dark code on a light background, and leave a quiet margin.
• Print it at least 2 by 2 cm and test with a couple of phones before you publish.

Does a WiFi QR code expire?

No. A static WiFi QR code keeps working until you change the network name or password. If you rotate your password often, generate a fresh code each time. For a code you can edit later without reprinting, create a free account and use a dynamic QR code.