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Wi-Fi QR Code Generator

Type your network name and password, and get a code your guests can scan to join. No typing, no sharing the password out loud. Free, and your password never leaves your device.

If you leave out https://, it is added for you. Shorter links make simpler codes that scan faster.

Your QR code appears here

Design your QR codeTemplates, colors, shapes, frame, logo and print size

Pick a ready-made look for your use. You can change anything afterwards.

Make many QR codes at once (ZIP)

For classes, name badges, product labels and print jobs. Each line becomes one code in the design you chose above. Up to 200 codes at a time.

Made on your device. What you type is never sent to FileXL.

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How do I make a QR code for my Wi-Fi?

Open the Wi-Fi tab above, type your network name and password, and choose the security type (WPA or WPA2 for most routers). The QR code appears at once. Save it as PNG or SVG and print it. Guests scan it with the phone camera and tap to join. Your password is used in your browser only and is never sent to FileXL.

How it works

How to make a Wi-Fi QR code in 3 steps

No app, no account and no waiting. The code is drawn in your browser as you type, so you can see it work before you download anything.

  1. Enter your network details

    Type the exact network name (SSID) and the password. Names and passwords are case sensitive.

  2. Choose the security type

    Most routers use WPA or WPA2, and the label is on the router or in its settings. Choose No password for an open network.

  3. Download, print and test

    Save the code, print it and scan it with your own phone first. Then put it where your guests can see it.

Good to know

Tips for a Wi-Fi QR code

A Wi-Fi code contains your network name and password, so anyone who can scan it can join your network. Treat it like the password itself.

  • Use your guest network, if your router has one, and keep your main network private.
  • If the password changes, make a new code. The old code stops working.
  • Choose Hidden network only if your network name is not broadcast.
  • Print the code on a card or frame instead of posting it online.
More QR codes

Other QR codes you can make

The same free generator makes ten kinds of QR code. Pick the one that matches the job.

Privacy

Private by design: nothing you type leaves your device

Many QR code sites save your link on their server so they can count scans, and some switch the code off if you stop paying. This one does not. The code is drawn in your browser, so your link, Wi-Fi password or contact details are never sent to FileXL or anyone else, and there is nothing to expire.

Need to send a file instead of a link? Upload it with FileXL and turn the download link into a QR code here. Other tools that work the same way: the Photo Resizer, the PDF compressor and the WebP to PNG converter.

FAQ

Wi-Fi QR Code questions, answered

Does a Wi-Fi QR code work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. iPhones with iOS 11 or later and most Android phones can read a Wi-Fi code with the normal camera app, and then offer to join the network. On older Android phones, use Google Lens or a QR scanner app.

Is it safe to put my Wi-Fi password in a QR code?

The code is as safe as the paper it is printed on. Anyone who can scan it can join your network, so show it only to people you trust. This tool makes the code in your browser, so the password is never sent to FileXL or stored.

Where do I find my Wi-Fi security type?

It is in your router settings, or on your phone under the Wi-Fi network details. Most modern networks use WPA2 or WPA3, which you choose as WPA here. Older networks may use WEP.

What happens if I change my Wi-Fi password?

The old code stops working because it holds the old password. Make a new code with the new password and replace the printed one.

Can I make a QR code for a hidden network?

Yes. Tick Hidden network in the Wi-Fi tab. The code then tells the phone to look for a network that does not show its name.

Is this QR code generator really free?

Yes. You can generate as many QR codes as you like without paying, without an account and without a watermark. The codes you download are yours to use for personal or business purposes.

Do these QR codes expire?

No. These are static QR codes, so your link or text is stored inside the code itself. There is no server in between that can be switched off, and no plan that can run out. The code works for as long as the page or information it points to exists.

Do you store or see what I put in my QR code?

No. The code is made in your browser, so your link, Wi-Fi password or contact details are never sent to FileXL. Nothing is saved, and nothing is tracked about what you type.

What is the difference between static and dynamic QR codes?

A static code holds your data directly, so it cannot be edited and it never expires. A dynamic code holds a short link to a company server that redirects to your page. That lets the company change the destination and count scans, but the code stops working if the service stops. This tool makes static codes.

Which format should I download: PNG, SVG, JPG or PDF?

Choose the PDF or SVG for printing, because they stay sharp at any size, from a business card to a billboard. Choose PNG for websites, documents and chat apps. Choose JPG only if a form asks for it, because JPG has no transparency and can blur sharp edges.

Why will my QR code not scan?

The usual causes are low contrast between the two colors, a light code on a dark background, a code that is too small, a logo that is too large, a missing empty border around the code, a fancy shape that your phone reads badly, or too much text packed into it. Fix those and test again. The preview warns you about the common ones.

Can I add a logo to my QR code?

Yes. Open Logo and upload an image, or pick one of the built-in icons. The tool switches to the highest error correction, which lets a scanner rebuild the small area the logo covers. Keep the logo small and test the code with your phone before you print it.

Sources

Sources and further reading

The facts on this page come from the people who make the standards and the phones. Read them for the full detail.

About this tool

Made and checked by the FileXL Team

This QR code generator is built and maintained by the , the people behind the FileXL file sharing service. We test the codes by scanning them back with independent decoders, and we review this page and update it when phones or standards change. Last reviewed 13 November 2026. Read more on the author and contact page.

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