How to create a QR code for your WiFi network

7 August 2026 · Free QR Pro

Let guests, customers, or family members connect to your WiFi instantly — no passwords to dictate, mistype, or forget.

What is a WiFi QR code?

A WiFi QR code encodes your network credentials (SSID, password, and security type) in a standard format that smartphones read natively. When a visitor scans it, their device prompts them to join — no typing required. iPhone supports this from iOS 11, Android from Android 10, and many third-party scanner apps work on earlier versions.

How to create one in three steps

• Open the generator and click the WiFi tab at the top of the form.
• Fill in your network details: SSID (the network name exactly as it appears in your device's WiFi list), password, and security type (WPA/WPA2 for almost all modern routers).
• Customise and download. Choose a shape and colour scheme that matches your space, then download as PNG for printing or SVG for large-format display.

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Tips for the best result

Match the name exactly. WiFi SSIDs are case-sensitive: MyNetwork and mynetwork are different networks. Copy your SSID from your router settings page rather than typing it.

Use a square or rounded-square shape. Heart and star shapes clip the corner finder patterns, which can cause scanning to fail — and users are less likely to troubleshoot a failed WiFi connection than a failed URL scan.

Print at least 3 cm × 3 cm. Smaller than this, camera autofocus may struggle at typical reading distances of 20–30 cm. For table cards in a cafe, 5 × 5 cm is a comfortable size.

Download as SVG if you plan to include the QR code in a design file (Illustrator, Figma, Canva). SVG scales without pixelation, so the code looks sharp at any print size.

Security note: your WiFi password is embedded in the QR code image. Don't post it publicly online or where strangers could scan it. For guests in a hotel, cafe, or Airbnb, consider a separate guest network with a different password.

Testing your QR code

Always test before printing. On iPhone: open the camera app, point it at the code, and tap the notification banner. On Android: use the camera app or Google Lens. Try from 20–30 cm away under normal indoor lighting. If it fails, increase the canvas size and re-download.