How to Create a WiFi QR Code

A WiFi QR code lets anyone with a smartphone camera join your wireless network with a single scan — no typing the password. Print one for cafés, offices, conference rooms, hotels, or your home guest room.

Why use a WiFi QR code

• Eliminates password typing, especially for long random ones
• Looks professional in customer-facing spaces
• Reduces "what's the WiFi?" interruptions for staff
• Works on iOS 11+ and Android 10+ natively (no app needed)

How to generate one in QRolling

1. Open the QR generator and pick the WiFi type.
2. Enter your Network name (SSID) exactly as it appears on devices — case sensitive.
3. Choose the encryption type: WPA/WPA2 for most modern networks, WEP for older, or "No password" for open guest networks.
4. Type the password carefully. The QR encodes it in plain text, so anyone who scans it can connect.
5. Optionally check Hidden network if your SSID isn't broadcast.
6. Continue to Design, customize, and download.

What about security

• The WiFi password is encoded into the QR — anyone who has the printed code can see and share it. Don't post it publicly if you don't want random people connecting.
• For a café or shared office, pair it with a separate guest network that's isolated from your internal devices.
• For sensitive networks, rotate the password periodically and reprint.

Tips for placement

• Eye-level on a wall is better than tucked under a counter.
• Provide an instruction line: "Scan to connect to free WiFi" or "Scan for the WiFi password".
• A QR code at minimum 2cm × 2cm scans reliably from arm's length. Bigger is always better in print.
• Combine with the network name as fallback text so people can type it manually if scanning fails.