WiFi QR Code: connect in one scan, no password needed
A WiFi QR code encodes your network credentials directly. Customers scan with their camera — their phone connects automatically. No typing, no errors.
Compatibility
iPhone / iOS 11+
Scan via native camera, automatic connection offered.
Android 10+
Scan via native camera or Google Lens.
Older devices
Requires a QR scanning app, but works on 95%+ of phones in circulation.
Create your WiFi QR code
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Note your network information
You will need the network name (SSID), password, and security type (WPA2 for most modern routers). This information is on your router or in your router settings.
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Create your WiFi QR code in PxlQR
Log in to your PxlQR dashboard, click New QR code and select the WiFi type. Enter the SSID, password and security type. The QR code is generated instantly.
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Customize and export
Add text like Scan for WiFi above the QR code, your logo if desired. Export in high resolution PNG or SVG for perfect printing at any size.
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Display in a visible location
Print and laminate, or order a sticker. Place it at reception, in the dining area, on tables, at the counter. A6 format (4×6 inch) or larger is recommended for easy reading.
How does a WiFi QR code work?
The QR code encodes a string in the standard WIFI:T:WPA;S:NomReseau;P:MotDePasse;; format. This format is natively recognized by iOS and Android — no third-party app required.
Unlike a URL QR code, a WiFi QR code is static by nature: if you change your password, you will need to generate a new QR code. This is why it is recommended to have a dedicated guest WiFi network with a stable password.
Security tip
Create a separate "guest" WiFi network isolated from your main network. Your business data stays protected, and you can change the guest password without touching your main infrastructure.
Where to use a WiFi QR code?
- Restaurant, café, bakery — guest WiFi access
- Hotel, Airbnb, bed and breakfast — automated welcome
- Conference room, coworking — quick connection for guests
- Shop, hair salon — WiFi while waiting
- Event, trade show — connectivity for participants