How to Make a WiFi QR Code for Guests
Typing a long, random WiFi password into a phone is a small misery — especially when guests have to do it one by one. A WiFi QR code replaces all that with a single scan: point the camera, tap the prompt, connected. It's perfect for homes, cafes, offices, and rentals.
What you'll need
- Your network name (SSID), spelled exactly as it appears.
- The WiFi password.
- The security type — usually WPA/WPA2 for modern networks.
How it works
The QR code encodes those details in a standard WiFi format that phones recognize. When someone scans it, their device offers to join the network automatically — no manual typing, no misheard characters. Print it on a card for the guest room, stick it by the register, or add it to a welcome sheet.
Keep it private
Your WiFi password is sensitive, so generate the code with a tool that builds it in your browser and never uploads the credentials. The finished code goes straight to your device as an image you can print or share — without your password ever touching a server.
Frequently asked questions
Which security type should I choose?+
Most modern home and office networks use WPA/WPA2. Pick that unless your router specifically uses something else.
Will the QR code work on iPhone and Android?+
Yes. Both recognize the standard WiFi QR format and offer to join the network when the code is scanned.
Is my WiFi password kept private?+
With an in-browser generator, yes — the code is built locally and your password is never uploaded.