How to make a Wi‑Fi Network QR code
Follow these steps, then test the downloaded QR code in the format and place where people will use it.- Copy the network name exactly as it appears in the router settings, including capitals and spaces.
- Choose the security mode that matches the router and enter the current password.
- Scan the finished code on a representative phone and confirm it offers the correct connection.
EXAMPLE NETWORK
A practical example
Network name: Studio Guest | Security: WPA/WPA2 | Password: Ask at receptionUse a separate guest network when practical. Anyone who can scan the code can read the connection details stored inside it.What to check first
- The password is encoded in the QR code. Do not display it where people should not receive network access.
- A guest network is safer than sharing credentials for a private staff or home network.
- Phone support varies. Keep an ordinary written connection option available for visitors whose device does not recognise the QR format.
Frequently asked questions
The details that most often affect whether the finished code works as expected.Compatible phones usually show a connection prompt. The person scanning still confirms the connection on their device.
The connection details are stored in the code so the scan itself does not need internet. The Wi-Fi network needs a working internet connection only if the visitor needs to go online.
The old code continues to contain the old password. Create and replace it with a new QR code after changing the network credentials.
A QR code is only ready after a real scan test. Test it at the intended size, on more than one phone when possible and with the destination available to the public.