How to create a WiFi QR code

A WiFi code packages a network name and credentials in a format supported by many phone cameras.

ON THIS PAGE:Enter the exact details Test on a second device Treat it like a password

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Enter the exact details

Use the WiFi generator. Network names are case sensitive. Select WPA for a normal WPA2 or WPA3 personal network, WEP for older networks, or Open for a network without a password.

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Test on a second device

Create the code and scan it with a phone that is not already connected. Device support differs, and some scanners show credentials rather than offering a Join button.

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Treat it like a password

A WiFi QR code is not encrypted. Anyone with a photo of it can recover its password. Use a guest network for visitors and replace the code when credentials change.

Try the scanner, generator or QR checker. Your images and QR payloads are processed locally.