A Wi-Fi QR code lets guests join your network by pointing their phone camera at it — no typing, no spelling out passwords. You can make one for free in about 2 minutes: enter your network name and password, download the code, and print it.
- Open the free Wi-Fi QR code generator — Join a Wi-Fi network is already chosen.
- Type your network name and password exactly as they are (capitals matter).
- Pick the security type — usually WPA / WPA2 / WPA3.
- Download the code and test it with your own phone.
- Print it with the words “Scan to join our Wi-Fi” and put it where guests sit.
Why businesses use Wi-Fi QR codes
- No more spelling out passwords to every guest, or passwords written on a board for everyone walking past.
- Fewer typing mistakes. Long passwords with capitals and symbols are easy to get wrong on a phone.
- Happier guests. Cafés, restaurants, hotels, salons, offices and holiday rentals all get asked for the Wi-Fi password every day.
- It works at home too — handy when friends and family visit.
What you need
- Your network name (also called the SSID) — the name you see in your phone’s Wi-Fi list.
- Your Wi-Fi password. If you don’t know it, it’s often printed on a sticker under the router.
- The security type. Almost all modern routers use WPA2 or WPA3. If you’re not sure, that’s the one.
Use a guest network for customers. Most routers can run a second “guest” network. Put that one in the QR code, so customers can get online but can’t reach your own computers, cameras or till.
How to make your Wi-Fi QR code, step by step
- Open the free generator Open the TaskingMint QR code generator. No sign-up or account is needed.
- Check “Join a Wi-Fi network” is chosen The link above opens the generator with Join a Wi-Fi network already selected. If you opened it another way, choose it from the Type list in 1. What should the QR code do?
- Enter your network details Type the Network name and Password exactly as they are — both are case-sensitive, so “CafeWiFi” and “cafewifi” are different. Choose the Security type (usually WPA / WPA2 / WPA3; pick None only for an open network with no password). Tick Hidden network only if your network doesn’t appear in the normal Wi-Fi list.
- Style it (optional) In 2. Style it, you can change the colours or add your logo in the middle. Keep the code dark on a light background so every phone can read it.
- Test it before you print Point your phone camera at the preview on screen. Your phone should offer to join the network. Try a second phone too — ideally one iPhone and one Android.
- Download and print Choose Print (2048 px) as the download size and click Download PNG, or use Download SVG, which stays sharp at any size — best for print shops.
Make your Wi-Fi QR code now
Free, no sign-up. Your password stays in your browser — it’s never sent to our servers.
Where to put your Wi-Fi QR code
- Cafés and restaurants: on table cards, at the counter, and on the wall where people wait.
- Hotels and holiday rentals: in every room, at reception and in the welcome pack.
- Salons, clinics and offices: in the waiting area and meeting rooms.
- At home: on the fridge or near the front door.
Printing tips
- At least 2 cm (about 1 inch) wide on a table card; 10 cm or more on a wall.
- Add clear words next to it: “Scan to join our Wi-Fi”. Writing the network name underneath also helps.
- Leave the white border around the code — scanners need it.
- Laminate it or use a sticker so it survives spills and cleaning.
Running a restaurant or café? Put your Wi-Fi code next to a QR code menu. Guests get online and see your menu — with photos and today’s specials — from the same table card. QR Menus has a free plan.
Common problems and fixes
- The phone scans but won’t connect: the password or network name has a typo, or a capital letter is wrong. Make the code again and copy them exactly.
- Nothing happens when scanning: the code is too small, too light or on a shiny surface. Print it bigger, darker and on matt paper.
- It stopped working: the Wi-Fi password was changed. Make a new code and replace the old prints.
- Older Android phone: open Google Lens (or any QR app) and scan from there.
Questions people ask
Do guests need an app to scan a Wi-Fi QR code?
No. iPhones and most Android phones join Wi-Fi straight from the camera app. On some older Android phones, use Google Lens or any QR scanner app.
Is it safe to put my Wi-Fi password in a QR code?
Anyone who scans the code can join your network, just as if you told them the password. Use a separate guest network for customers, so they can never reach your own computers, cameras or tills.
What happens if I change my Wi-Fi password?
The old code stops working, because the password is stored inside it. Make a new code with the new password and replace the printed copies.
Does a Wi-Fi QR code expire?
No. It works for as long as your network name and password stay the same.
Is my Wi-Fi password sent to TaskingMint?
No. The TaskingMint generator makes the code inside your own browser. Your network name and password are not sent to or saved on our servers.
Can I put my logo in the middle of the code?
Yes. Upload your logo in the generator and it automatically makes the code more damage-tolerant so it still scans. Always test-scan before printing.
Related tools
- Free QR code generator — Wi-Fi, WhatsApp, links, contact cards and barcodes.
- QR Menus — your restaurant menu on a QR code, with a free plan.
- QR Price Lists — your prices on a QR code, with an “Order on WhatsApp” button.