How a WiFi QR code actually works
Modern phone cameras (iPhone and most Android devices) can read a specific QR format that includes your network name, password, and security type all in one code. When a guest scans it, their phone offers to join the network directly — no typing a long password off a sticky note. This tool builds that exact format for you and keeps it entirely on your device; your password is never sent anywhere or stored.
Print the result and tape it near your router, put it on a card for guests, or include it in a welcome packet for a rental property or office.
Frequently asked questions
Will this work with any phone?
Both modern iPhones (using the native Camera app) and most Android phones support scanning WiFi QR codes directly. Very old devices may need a separate QR scanner app instead of the built-in camera.
Is my password safe if I generate this?
Yes — everything happens in your browser. Your network name and password are never transmitted to a server or stored anywhere; they only exist inside the QR code image you download.
What if my network has no password?
Select "None (open network)" from the security type dropdown and leave the password field blank — the generated code will let guests join without a password prompt.
Does this share the password itself, or just a link?
The QR code contains your actual network credentials directly, not a link to a webpage. That's what allows the connection to happen instantly without an internet connection being required to scan it.