QR Grove Wi-Fi QR Code Generator
Turn your network details into a QR code that connects guests with a single tap. Enter your SSID and password, pick the security type, and download a code for the fridge, the guest room, or the café counter — free, with no sign-up.
Why a Wi-Fi QR code beats reading out a password
Sharing Wi-Fi the old way is a small ritual everyone knows: squint at the sticker on the router, spell out a string of random characters, then watch your guest mistype it twice. A Wi-Fi QR code removes that friction entirely. The code carries your network name, password, and security type, so a guest just opens their camera, points it at the code, and taps "Join". No dictation, no typos, no handing your phone around the table.
It is genuinely useful anywhere people arrive and need to get online quickly: a holiday rental or Airbnb where a printed card by the door saves you answering the same question every check-in; a café or waiting room that wants customers connected without staff repeating the password all day; a home office where visitors and contractors come and go; or a classroom and meeting room where a dozen devices need access at once.
How to create your Wi-Fi QR code
- Type your network name exactly as it appears when you connect — it is case-sensitive, and a stray space or capital letter will stop the code from working.
- Choose the security type. Almost every modern router uses WPA (the option labelled WPA/WPA2/WPA3); pick that unless you are certain you run an older WEP network or an open one.
- Enter the password carefully, mind the same case-sensitivity, and double-check it against your router.
- Tick Hidden network only if your SSID is deliberately not broadcast. Leave it off for a normal network.
- Download the PNG for a quick share or the SVG for a printed card or sign, and test it with your own phone before you put it on display.
Getting a reliable scan
A Wi-Fi string is longer than a short URL, so the resulting code is a little denser. Two habits keep it dependable. First, print it large enough — aim for at least a 2.5 cm (one inch) square on a card, bigger on a wall sign — and keep a clear white margin around it so cameras can lock onto the edges. Second, keep strong contrast: dark code on a light background scans best, and placing the code over a busy photo or a coloured panel is the most common reason a scan fails. Because we generate the code from your inputs every time, you can tweak a detail and re-download instantly until it scans first try.
A note on security
A Wi-Fi QR code is exactly as secret as the password it contains. Anyone who can see and scan the printed code can read your password, so treat it like the password itself: fine on a card inside your home or a guest room, riskier on a poster facing a public street. If you want visitors online but would rather not expose your main password at all, many routers can broadcast a separate guest network — generate the code for that one instead, and keep your primary network private.
Frequently asked questions
How does a Wi-Fi QR code actually connect people?
The code stores your network name, password, and security type in a standard "WIFI:" string. When a phone camera reads it, the operating system recognises the format and offers a one-tap "Join network" prompt, so no one has to type the password.
Which phones support scanning to connect?
The built-in cameras on iPhones (iOS 11 and later) and most modern Android phones (Android 10 and later) handle Wi-Fi QR codes natively. Older devices can still read the code with a dedicated QR app that supports the Wi-Fi format.
Is my Wi-Fi password safe with this tool?
Yes. The code is built entirely in your browser — your network name and password are never sent to our servers. That said, anyone who can scan the printed code can read the password, so place it where only people you trust can reach it.
What do WPA, WEP, and "no password" mean?
WPA (which covers WPA2 and WPA3) is the standard for almost every home and business router today — choose it unless you know otherwise. WEP is an obsolete, insecure scheme on very old hardware. "No password" is for open networks that need no key.
My network is hidden — will the code still work?
Yes. Tick the "Hidden network" box and the code includes the flag phones need to find a non-broadcasting SSID. Leave it unticked for normal visible networks; setting it unnecessarily can stop some phones from connecting.
Should I print the Wi-Fi QR code as PNG or SVG?
Use PNG for a quick on-screen share or a small card. Use SVG for anything printed at size — a table tent, a framed sign, a window decal — because it stays crisp no matter how large you scale it.
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New to this? Our guide on making a Wi-Fi QR code for guests walks through where to place the code and how to test it.