How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password with a QR Code (The Easy Way)

We have all been there. You have friends over, or a customer walks into your cafe, and they ask the dreaded question:

“Hey, what’s the Wi-Fi password?”

You then have to hunt for that piece of paper where you wrote it down, or read out a long string of random letters and numbers: “Capital A, lowercase b, number 4, symbol…”

There is a much better way. You can create a Wi-Fi QR Code. When your guests scan it with their phone camera, a notification pops up asking if they want to join the network. They tap “Join,” and they are connected instantly. No typing required.

Here is how you can make one for free in less than 2 minutes.

Step 1: Get Your Network Details

Before you start, you need to know exactly how your Wi-Fi is set up. You will need three things:

1. SSID (Network Name): This is the name you see when searching for Wi-Fi on your phone (e.g., “Home_Network” or “Cafe_Guest”). It is case-sensitive!
2. Password: Your current Wi-Fi password.
3. Encryption Type: For most modern home and business routers, this is WPA/WPA2. If your network has no password, this is “Open.”

Step 2: Use a Free Wi-Fi QR Code Generator

You don’t need to download an app to do this. You can do it right here in your browser.

1. Go to our Free QR Code Generator.
2. Click on the Wi-Fi tab (or look for the Wi-Fi icon).
3. Enter your Network Name (SSID) exactly as it appears on your phone.
4. Enter your Password.
5. Select your Encryption (usually WPA/WPA2).
6. Click Generate.

Step 3: Test and Print

Before you print a hundred copies, test it with your own phone.

1. Open your camera app.
2. Point it at the screen.
3. Tap the banner that appears (“Join Network”).

If your phone connects, it works! You can now download the high-resolution image (we recommend the SVG format for printing) and place it anywhere:

• For Home: Frame it and put it in the guest room or on the fridge.
• For Business: Print it on table tents, menus, or a sign near the register.

Is Sharing Wi-Fi via QR Code Safe?

Yes, it is very safe.

When you create a Wi-Fi QR code using a Static Generator (like ours), your password is not sent to the cloud or stored on our servers. It is simply encoded into the pattern of the image itself. Your privacy remains completely secure.

Ready to Make Your Life Easier?

Stop spelling out your password. Create your free Wi-Fi QR code now and get your guests connected in seconds.