Is it safe to enter my WiFi password into this generator?

Yes, 100%. ToolBuddy runs entirely client-side inside your web browser. Your network SSID and password are never transmitted over the internet, logged, or stored on any server. You can even turn on Airplane Mode after loading this page and generate your WiFi QR code offline.

Which security type should I select: WPA, WEP, or None?

Select WPA for WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 networks — this covers over 99% of modern home, café, and office routers. Only select WEP for legacy routers from the early 2000s, or None if your guest network has no password.

How do guests scan a WiFi QR code on iPhone and Android?

They simply open their default Camera app, point it at the printed QR code, and tap the notification banner that says 'Join [Network Name] Network'. There is no need to open Settings or type a single character.

Why did my phone say 'Unable to join network' after scanning?

The two most common causes are: (1) a typo or capitalization mismatch in the Network Name (SSID) — for example, typing 'HomeWiFi' when the router broadcasts 'HomeWifi' — or (2) a typo in the password. Double-check both fields and regenerate.

What happens if I change my router password later?

Because a WiFi QR code encodes the password directly inside its square pattern, changing your router password means you will need to generate and print a new QR code.

WiFi QR Code Generator — Share Guest WiFi Without Typing Passwords

Network Name (SSID)

Security Encryption

WiFi Password

This is a hidden network (SSID not broadcasted)

Live QR Code

Enter your details above to generate your QR code instantly.

Generated 100% locally on your device

Live QR Preview

Enter your details on the left to generate your custom QR code instantly.

Generated 100% locally on your device

How to Use the WiFi QR Code Generator

1
Enter your WiFi Network Name (SSID) with exact capitalization and spacing as shown in your router settings.
2
Select your router's security protocol — choose WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for almost all modern home and office routers.
3
Type your WiFi password carefully (it is encoded locally in your browser and never transmitted online).
4
Download the finished QR code as a crisp SVG or PNG and print it for your wall, welcome binder, or table tent.

Practical Use Cases

Airbnb Hosts, Hotels & Homestays

Frictionless Guest Check-In Cards

Frame a printed WiFi QR code in the living room or guest welcome booklet so travelers connect their phones and tablets immediately upon arrival.

Cafés, Restaurants & Salons

Customer Table Tents & Counter Signs

Let patrons join your guest WiFi network without asking busy staff members to spell out complicated passwords.

Corporate Offices & Clinics

Conference Room & Waiting Area Access

Share isolated guest network access with visiting clients and vendors while keeping your primary corporate password rules strong.

WiFi QR Code Generator Features

Native iOS & Android Auto-Join

Built-in camera apps on iOS 11+ and Android 10+ recognize the WIFI: schema and show a one-tap 'Join Network' prompt.

WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WEP & Open Support

Compatible with secured home/enterprise wireless routers as well as open captive-portal hotspots.

Automatic Special Character Escaping

Passwords containing semicolons, colons, backslashes, or quotes are escaped automatically per ZXing WiFi specs.

Runs 100% in your browser

Nothing is uploaded to a remote server, so your data and files stay strictly on your device.

Free and unlimited

No account registration, no watermarks, and no daily usage caps.

Mobile and desktop ready

Responsive layouts and comfortable touch controls that fit phones, tablets, and desktops.

Technical Specifications & Best Practices

✓SSID (Network Name) is strictly case-sensitive — make sure uppercase letters, spaces, and hyphens match your router broadcast name exactly.
✓Almost all modern routers use WPA2 or WPA3 security, both of which use the standard 'WPA' QR protocol tag.
✓Your WiFi password is encoded into the visible QR pattern itself; only display the printed sign to guests you trust on your network (ideally on a guest VLAN).
✓All encoding happens 100% locally in your browser — your WiFi credentials are never sent to any external server.

WiFi QR Code Generator