How to Make a Wi-Fi QR Code (Guests Join by Scanning)

To make a Wi-Fi QR code, open the QR Code Generator and choose the Wi-Fi tab. Type the Network name (SSID) and Password, pick the Encryption — usually WPA/WPA2 — and tick Hidden network if your network doesn't broadcast its name. Download the code as a PNG or SVG and print it. Guests point their phone camera at it and tap to join.

Make a Wi-Fi QR code step by step

1. Open the QR Code Generator.
2. Choose the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Type the Network name (SSID) exactly as it appears in your phone's Wi-Fi list — capitals and spaces matter.
4. Type the Password exactly.
5. Choose the Encryption:
   • WPA/WPA2 — almost every modern router, including WPA3 networks in compatibility mode.
   • WEP — very old routers only.
   • None — open networks with no password.
6. Tick Hidden network if the network name isn't broadcast.
7. Style the code if you like, then press PNG or SVG.
8. Test it with an iPhone and an Android phone before printing.

How guests use it

• iPhone: open the Camera, point it at the code, and tap the Join network notification.
• Android: open the Camera (or Google Lens, or the QR scanner in Quick Settings), point it at the code, and tap to connect.

No app is needed on recent phones, and the password never has to be read aloud or typed.

Finding your network name and password

• On the router: many routers have a sticker with the default network name and password.
• On a Windows PC connected to the network: Settings › Network & internet › Wi-Fi › (your network) properties shows the details; the password is under View Wi-Fi security key in newer versions.
• On a Mac: open Keychain Access, search for the network name, and tick Show password.
• On iPhone (iOS 16+): Settings › Wi-Fi, tap the ⓘ next to the network, then tap Password.
• On Android: Settings › Wi-Fi, tap the network, then Share — it shows the password (and its own QR code).

Where to put it

• A framed card in a living room, guest room or holiday rental.
• Café and restaurant tables or the counter.
• Office reception and meeting rooms — ideally for a guest network, not the main one.
• Event signage and welcome packs.

Add a line of text above it — "Scan to join the Wi-Fi" — with Add Text to Image, or put it on a printable page with Image to PDF.

Security tips

• Use a guest network for visitors, separate from the devices in your home or office. Most routers can create one.
• Anyone who can see the code can join — just like anyone who sees a password on a card. Don't post it publicly.
• Change the password if the code has been shared too widely, and print a new code.

Why the code is safe to make here

The network name and password are turned into the code in your browser; they're never sent to iPixHub or anyone else. The code itself contains the details in the standard Wi-Fi QR format that phones understand.

Frequently asked questions

Will it work if I change my Wi-Fi password?

No — the old password is inside the code. Make a new code after changing the password.

My phone says it can't join — why?

Check the network name and password for typos and capital letters, and that the encryption matches. Hidden networks must have Hidden network ticked.

Can I add a logo?

Yes — add a Center logo and set error correction to H — 30% so it still scans.