They open the native camera app on their phone and point it at the code. iOS 11 and later and modern Android devices detect the WIFI: format automatically and show a prompt to join the network. One tap connects them — there is no password to type and no separate scanner app to install.
Yes. The generator runs entirely in your browser, so your network name and password are never uploaded, transmitted, or stored on any server. The QR code is built locally on your device. Keep in mind that anyone who scans the printed code can join the network, so display it only where you are comfortable sharing access.
No. This tool creates static QR codes, which encode the network details directly in the pattern itself. A static code never expires and supports unlimited scans, so it keeps working for as long as your network name and password stay the same. If you ever change your password, simply generate a fresh code and replace the printout.
Check your router settings or the label on the router itself. Most modern home and business networks use WPA/WPA2, which is the safe default choice. WEP appears only on very old routers, and the none/open option is for networks without a password. If you pick the wrong type, phones may fail to connect, so it is worth verifying first.
Yes. Check the hidden network box when generating the code. This flags the SSID as non-broadcast, so scanning phones know to search for the network by name instead of waiting for it to appear in their list. Guests still connect with a single tap, even though the network never shows up in a normal WiFi scan.
No. The WiFi QR code generator is completely free with no sign-up, no account, and no limit on how many codes you create. Every customization option — colors, logos, frames, transparent backgrounds, and high-resolution export in PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF — is included at no cost.