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WiFi QR Code Generator for Guests and Visitors

Enter your network name and password, and guests can join your Wi-Fi by pointing their phone camera at the code.

Private by design — your data stays on your device.

Wi-Fi network

Exactly as it appears on phones, including capital letters and spaces.

Anyone who scans this code, or has a copy of the image, can read the password: it is stored in the code as plain text. Share the code only where you are happy for people to have the password.

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How guests scan it

iPhone

  1. Open the Camera app and point it at the code.
  2. Tap the Wi-Fi banner that appears on the screen.
  3. Tap Join and wait for the connection.

Android

  1. Open the Camera app or Google Lens and point it at the code.
  2. Tap the Wi-Fi prompt or link that appears.
  3. If you don’t see one, look for the QR code option in your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.

Exact steps vary by phone model and software version. Test the code with your own phone before you print it.

Preview

Your QR code will appear here.

What does the WiFi QR code generator do?

A Wi-Fi QR code stores your network name, password and security type, so a guest can join by scanning it with a phone camera instead of typing a long password. This WiFi QR code generator builds the code in your browser from the details you enter, and special characters such as semicolons, colons and quotation marks in your network name or password are escaped for you. The code holds the password as plain text, so share it only where you are happy for people to have it.

How to use the WiFi QR code generator

  1. Type your network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on phones, including capital letters and spaces.
  2. Choose the security type shown in your router settings and enter the password. Tick “Hidden network” only if your network name isn’t broadcast.
  3. Adjust the colours and size if you like, then download the code as a PNG or SVG.
  4. Scan it with your own phone to check that it joins, then print it or put it where guests will see it.

Your privacy

The code is generated in your browser. Your network name and password are never sent to MyToolsLab or stored, and the PNG and SVG files are created on your device.

Read how MyToolsLab handles privacy

Frequently asked questions

How do guests scan a Wi-Fi QR code?

On an iPhone, open the Camera app, point it at the code and tap the Wi-Fi banner that appears. On many Android phones the camera or Google Lens does the same, and some phones can scan from the Wi-Fi settings. Steps differ by phone and software version, so test the code with your own phone first.

Can anyone who sees the code read my password?

Yes. The password is stored in the code as plain text, so anyone who scans it, or has a copy of the image, can read it. Don’t post the code publicly. If you only want visitors to get online, consider a guest network if your router offers one, and change the password if the code gets out.

Which security type should I choose?

Choose the type shown in your router’s Wi-Fi settings: the first option covers WPA, WPA2 and WPA3, WEP is for very old networks, and “None” is for an open network with no password. If you pick the wrong type, phones may fail to join.

What if my network name or password has special characters?

Semicolons, commas, colons, quotation marks and backslashes have a special meaning inside a Wi-Fi code, so the generator puts a backslash in front of each one. If your details contain several special characters, test the code with your own phone.

Do I need a new code when I change my password?

Yes. The code contains the password as it was when you made it, so a new password needs a new code. Codes you printed earlier will no longer work for new connections once the password changes.