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A Wi-Fi QR code encodes your network name and password so that scanning it automatically connects a device to the network. Customers, guests, or employees can get online in seconds without asking for a password or typing a long passphrase.

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How Wi-Fi QR codes work

When a smartphone scans a Wi-Fi QR code, the device reads the encoded network credentials (SSID, password, and encryption type) and prompts the user to join the network with a single tap. On iOS 11 and later, the camera app handles this natively. Android devices with Android 10 and later do the same. No special app is required. The network password is encoded inside the QR code pattern itself — it is not stored in the platform or transmitted through a redirect server. This means a Wi-Fi QR code functions as a local credential share, not a dynamic redirect. The credentials are set at creation time and cannot be updated without generating a new code.

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Creating a Wi-Fi QR code

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Open the QR code builder

Navigate to Sites > QR Codes and click Create QR Code.
2

Name the code

Enter a descriptive name such as “Guest Wi-Fi — Main Office” or “Conference Room Wi-Fi.” If you have multiple networks (staff and guest, for example), use clear names to distinguish them.
3

Select the Wi-Fi type

Choose Wi-Fi from the list of QR code types, then click Next.
4

Enter network details

Fill in the required fields:
  • Network name (SSID) — the exact name of the Wi-Fi network as it appears in the device’s network list. This is case-sensitive; match it exactly.
  • Password — the network password. Leave blank if the network has no password.
  • Encryption type — select the security protocol used by the network. Most modern routers use WPA/WPA2. Older networks may use WEP. Select None only if the network is unsecured.
  • Hidden network — enable this toggle if your router is configured to not broadcast the SSID publicly. When enabled, the code tells the device to connect to a network that does not appear in the available networks list.
5

Customize the design

Apply brand colors, logo, dot style, and any other visual customizations. For a professional lobby or waiting area, a branded Wi-Fi QR code on a displayed card looks considerably better than a handwritten password sign. See Customizing QR codes for the full design guide.
6

Test before printing

Scan the code with your phone and confirm it connects to the correct network. Test on both iOS and Android if both types of guests will use it.
7

Download and place

Download in your preferred format. PDF works well for printing a table card or framed sign. SVG is best for large-format printing or vinyl. Save the code to your library.

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Encryption types

Encryption typeWhen to use
WPA/WPA2Modern home and business networks. This is the most common option.
WEPOlder networks using WEP security. Not recommended for new setups — WEP is considered insecure.
NoneOpen (no password) networks. Use only where intentional public access is provided.
WPA3Newest generation security standard, used by some modern business and enterprise routers.
If you are unsure which encryption type your network uses, check your router’s admin panel or ask your IT administrator.

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Use cases

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Hospitality and retail

Hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars, and retail stores can display a Wi-Fi QR code at reception, on tables, or at the entrance. Guests connect instantly without bothering staff for the password. Replace the framed password card with a branded QR code for a more professional presentation.

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Waiting areas

Medical offices, salons, service centers, and other businesses with waiting areas benefit from a Wi-Fi QR code on a display stand. Guests connect while they wait, reducing perceived wait time and improving their experience.

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Offices and meeting rooms

Post a Wi-Fi QR code in conference rooms or reception areas for visitors. This is faster than reading out a long passphrase and reduces entry errors.

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Events and pop-ups

At events, trade shows, or pop-up shops, a QR code provides instant Wi-Fi access without requiring staff to manage access. Create a temporary guest network for each event and include the QR code on event signage.

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Important considerations

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Password security

A Wi-Fi QR code makes the network password scannable — anyone who scans it can connect. For business-sensitive networks (internal servers, financial systems), use a separate guest network with limited access rather than sharing your primary network credentials via QR code.

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Changing the password

If your Wi-Fi password changes, the existing QR code becomes invalid — it still encodes the old password. You must create a new QR code with the updated credentials and replace any displayed codes. This is a key difference from other QR code types, which can be updated in the platform without reprinting. When you change a network password, immediately:
  1. Create a new Wi-Fi QR code with the new credentials
  2. Download and print replacements
  3. Replace all physical displays of the old code
  4. Delete the old code from your library to avoid confusion

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Guest network recommendation

For public-facing Wi-Fi QR codes, configure a dedicated guest network on your router with:
  • Separate SSID (network name) from your business-critical network
  • Bandwidth limits to prevent guests from consuming excessive bandwidth
  • Network isolation (prevents guests from accessing other devices on the network)
  • A password that can be changed periodically without affecting staff devices
This way, when you rotate the guest password, you update the QR code without affecting anything on your main network.
Design the Wi-Fi QR code card to include the network name as text alongside the QR code — for example, “Network: Guest_WiFi.” This helps guests who cannot scan (older devices) and provides context for anyone uncertain about what the code does.
Never create a Wi-Fi QR code for a network that contains sensitive business data. Use a dedicated, isolated guest network for all customer-facing Wi-Fi sharing.
Last modified on March 5, 2026