How to Make a QR Code for WiFi: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Go to the WiFi QR Code Generator

Open the Link2QR WiFi QR code generator in any browser. No app download, no account creation - just open the page and start.

Step 2: Enter Your Network Details

Fill in the following fields to generate your WiFi QR code:

• Network Name (SSID) - The exact name of your WiFi network as it appears on devices. This is case-sensitive.
• Password - Your WiFi password. It is encoded into the QR code but never shown to the person scanning.
• Security Type - Select WPA2 (most common), WPA3, WEP, or None for an open network.
• Hidden Network - Check this box if your network does not broadcast its SSID. This ensures scanning devices still attempt to connect.

Step 3: Download and Display

Once your QR code is generated, download it as PNG or SVG. Print it and place it where guests can easily see and scan it. Consider laminating the printout for durability.

Where to Display Your WiFi QR Code

The best placement depends on your setting. Here are proven locations:

• Café or coffee shop - On the counter near the register, on table tents, or on a wall-mounted sign.
• Hotel room - On the desk card or the welcome packet so guests connect instantly at check-in.
• Office lobby - At the reception desk or in conference rooms for visitors and clients.
• Airbnb or vacation rental - On the fridge, the welcome guide, or the house rules sheet.
• Restaurant - On the menu, on a table tent, or near the entrance. See restaurant QR code guide.
• Waiting room - Doctor's office, salon, or auto repair shop - anywhere people wait and want internet access.

WiFi QR Code for Business

Businesses benefit from WiFi QR codes in several ways:

• Reduce support requests - No more staff spelling out passwords or writing them on napkins.
• Separate guest and internal networks - Share the guest network QR code publicly while keeping your business network private.
• Professional appearance - A printed QR code looks cleaner than a handwritten password on a whiteboard.
• Easy to update - When you change the guest password, just generate a new QR code and replace the printout.

For more business use cases, see our QR codes for business guide.

Security Considerations

WiFi QR codes are convenient, but keep these security practices in mind:

• Only share your guest network - Never create a QR code for your primary business or home network. Use a separate guest network with limited access.
• Use WPA3 when possible - WPA3 provides the strongest encryption currently available. WPA2 is still secure for most use cases.
• Changing the password invalidates the QR code - If you update your WiFi password, the existing QR code will stop working. Generate and print a new one.
• Physical access matters - Anyone who can see or photograph the QR code can extract the encoded password. Place it where only intended users can access it.

For more on QR code security, read Are QR Codes Safe?

Supported Devices

WiFi QR codes work on most modern smartphones and tablets:

• iPhone - iOS 11 and later. Open the Camera app, point at the QR code, and tap the WiFi notification to connect.
• Android - Android 10 and later. Open the Camera app or use the WiFi settings QR scanner to connect automatically.
• Older devices - Phones running older OS versions may need a third-party QR scanner app from the App Store or Play Store.