iPhone and Android scanning
Most guests can scan from the camera app, review the network prompt, and join without typing the password. Keep the SSID visible for managed devices that block automatic joining.
Custom Wi-Fi QR Code Generator
Make a static Wi-Fi QR code for a guest network. Add the SSID, password, and security type, then test a sign before sharing it.
Make Wi-Fi QR codes work for every guest device
A Wi-Fi QR code is most useful when phones connect quickly, laptop users have a fallback, and printed signs are easy to scan in the real space.
Windows and laptop support
Windows 11 devices with a camera can scan in the Camera app. Older laptops and devices without camera scanning still need the network name and password printed nearby.
Print-ready placement
Use strong contrast, a quiet zone, and a size that matches the viewing distance. Table tents, room cards, reception signs, and router labels should include a typed fallback.
Before you print or publish
- Test the QR code with iPhone, Android, and at least one laptop or tablet.
- Confirm the WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WEP, or open-network setting matches the router.
- Use a guest network instead of the admin or internal staff network. Anyone who scans the QR code may be able to read the password stored in it.
- Reprint signs whenever the SSID, password, or security type changes.
Wi-Fi QR codes
Share guest Wi-Fi with a QR code
A Wi-Fi QR code stores the network name, password, security type, and hidden-network setting. Many camera apps can read it, so guests can connect without typing the details.
Make a static code for a guest network, check the preview, then download SVG, PDF, EPS, PNG, JPG, or WebP. The code opens the Wi-Fi details directly; it does not use a hosted redirect. Keep the network name and password available for devices that cannot scan it.
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Key advantages
Let guests join without typing
Put the code where visitors need to connect, such as reception or a meeting room. Their device may ask them to confirm before joining.
Use a guest network
Match the security setting to your router. Anyone who can scan the code may be able to read the network details, so use a guest network rather than administrator or private-network credentials.
Add your logo to the sign
Add your colours or logo, then use a vector file for signs, room cards and welcome packs. Keep enough contrast and clear space around the code for reliable scanning.
Keep shared Wi-Fi signs current
When the password changes, make a new code and replace every printed or digital copy. A typed connection option helps visitors whose devices cannot scan it.
Where this QR code shines
Hospitality welcome stations
Place the guest-network code in hotel rooms, holiday rentals or serviced apartments, with the network name nearby for guests who need to connect manually.
Coworking and offices
Share visitor Wi-Fi in reception or meeting rooms. Keep its sign separate from staff and administrator network details.
Windows laptops and tablets
On supported Windows 11 devices, guests can use the Camera app to scan the code and follow the connection prompt.
Events and pop-up experiences
Offer visitor Wi-Fi at conferences, trade shows and pop-up shops. Check that the network can handle the expected number of devices.
Education spaces
Use the network approved for students or visitors, and follow your organisation's device and access policies before displaying its credentials.
Replace signs when credentials change
Keep a simple record of where each sign is used. When credentials change, update the code and replace those copies, then test the new sign.
Ideal audiences
Hospitality managers
Give guests an easy way to join the visitor network in rooms, lounges and reception areas.
Event producers
Share event Wi-Fi with attendees using signs that are easy to scan and simple to replace when details change.
Small business owners
Let customers join a guest network in cafés, salons and shops without sharing staff network details.
Before you display a Wi-Fi QR code
- Check the network name and choose the security type used by your router.
- Use a guest network for visitors. Anyone who can scan the code may be able to read its network name and password.
- Test the downloaded file and a printed proof. Keep the code large enough to scan, with good contrast and a clear margin.
- Keep the network name and password available for people whose devices cannot scan Wi-Fi codes.
- When the password changes, generate a replacement and update every sign or display that uses the old code.
- Use a plain-language caption such as ‘Scan to join the guest Wi-Fi’. Avoid describing the connection as secure unless your network settings support that claim.
Share guest Wi-Fi clearly
Before displaying the code, scan the final artwork and confirm that it joins the guest network. Keep a typed connection option nearby, then replace the code wherever it appears when the password changes.
Share guest Wi-Fi with a QR code FAQs
Can I create a QR code for WPA2-Enterprise networks?
Enterprise networks require username-based authentication, which is not supported by standard WiFi QR codes. For corporate deployments, provide guest SSIDs that use WPA/WPA2/WPA3 personal security instead.
Do I need a new Wi-Fi QR code after changing the password?
Yes. The password is encoded inside the static QR code, so you need to generate a fresh code whenever you rotate credentials. Reprint signage or update digital displays at the same time.
Does QR Code Crafter track Wi-Fi scans?
No. The downloaded code is static and does not route scans through QR Code Crafter. The network details are part of the code, so display it only for a guest network intended for those visitors.
What is the best size for printing a WiFi QR code?
Print at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) across for table tents and larger for wall posters. Use SVG or PDF exports when possible for crisp results.
Can Windows connect to Wi-Fi from a QR code?
Yes. On supported Windows 11 devices with a camera, users can scan a Wi-Fi QR code in the Camera app and follow the network prompt. Keep the network name and password nearby as a fallback for older Windows versions or devices without camera scanning.
Can I include onboarding instructions alongside the code?
Absolutely. Add short multilingual prompts, network names, and terms of use near the QR code so guests know what to expect before connecting.