WiFi QR code generator
A WiFi QR code lets guests join your network by scanning it with their phone camera. Type your network name and password below, pick the security type, and download the code.
Enter the network name and password and your QR code appears here.
Built in your browser as you type. Test it with your own phone before you print.
How guests scan it
- iPhone: open the Camera app, point it at the code, then tap the “Join Network” banner that appears.
- Android: open the camera app (or Google Lens) and point it at the code, then tap the prompt to join the network.
Make a WiFi QR code in 3 steps
- Enter the network name exactly as it appears, including capital letters.
- Enter the password and choose the security type. Tick hidden network only if your router hides the name.
- Download the PNG or SVG, scan it with your own phone, then print it.
WPA, WPA2, WEP or open: which one?
| Setting | Pick this when | Note |
|---|---|---|
| WPA/WPA2 | Almost every current router. | The right choice if you are unsure and the network has a password. |
| WEP | Only a very old router that lists WEP. | An outdated, weak setting. Switch the router to WPA2 if you can. |
| None (open) | The network has no password. | Anyone in range can join, and the code carries only the network name. |
Where to put it
Frame it at a cafe counter, slide it into a rental welcome folder, tape it inside a meeting room, or print it on a table tent (see table tent QR codes). For a longer walkthrough, read how to make a WiFi QR code. Put it where guests already look when they ask for the password. Next to it, a QR code for Google reviews gives happy or unhappy customers an easy way to tell others.
Security notes
- Use a separate guest network for the printed code, so visitors never get onto your main devices.
- Anyone who sees the code can join, so treat it like saying the password out loud.
- If the password leaks or you change it, make a new code. Printed codes cannot be updated.
Want it bigger, with your logo?
The free PNG is 300 px and the SVG prints at any size. For a larger PNG and your logo in the middle of the code, see QR codes with a logo and pricing.
WiFi QR code questions
Is a WiFi QR code safe?
The code holds your password in a form any phone can read, so anyone who can scan or photograph the printed code can join your network. Put it on a guest network if you can. This page builds the code in your browser; the password is not stored by Scanmint.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. On an iPhone, open the Camera app, point it at the code and tap the "Join Network" banner. No extra app is needed.
How do I find my security type?
Look at the sticker on your router or open its settings page and find the wireless security setting. Most home and office networks use WPA2, which is the WPA/WPA2 option here. Your phone usually shows the security type in the details of a saved network too. If the network has no password at all, choose None.
Can I make one for a hidden network?
Yes. Tick "Hidden network" before you download. The code then tells the phone the network name is not broadcast, so it can still try to join.
How big should I print it?
Test-scan it at the size you print. Print one copy, hold a phone where a guest would stand, and check that both an iPhone and an Android phone read it. Keep a clear blank border around the code and use dark squares on a light background.
What if I change my password?
You need a new code. A WiFi code stores the network name and password inside the image, so the printed one keeps the old password. Make a new one and reprint.
Do I need an app to scan it?
No. The camera app on an iPhone reads it. Most Android phones read it with the camera app or Google Lens.
Made by Scanmint, a product of Sarvixo (Aayla Secura LLC). Last updated November 7, 2026.