WiFi QR code generator for your guests.

How a WiFi QR code generator works

A WiFi payload is a structured line of text, such as WIFI:T:WPA;S:Guest-WiFi;P:welcome2026;;. The S field contains the network name, also called the SSID. P contains the password, and T indicates the authentication type. A hidden-network flag can be included when appropriate. A compatible scanner interprets that text as a network invitation instead of an ordinary sentence.

Punctuation has a special role in this format. A semicolon separates fields, so a semicolon that belongs to your password must be escaped. The same applies to certain other characters, including backslashes, colons, commas and quotation marks. Type the real network name and password normally; the generator prepares the separators and escaping for you.

Your WiFi password stays local during generation

The input is processed on your device. PactQR does not upload the SSID, password or selected logo, and it does not keep a saved library of your earlier codes. Analytics are not enabled in this release. Ordinary page delivery can still create hosting request logs, but the password field is not a page address or a server-side submission.

The exported image is not encrypted. A scanner can reveal the password even if its usual interface only offers a Join button. Treat a printed card or shared image as a copy of the credentials. A guest network is the sensible place to start because it lets you choose access intended for visitors rather than sharing your main household or office network.

If you inspect the browser's network panel, distinguish loading the application from generating a code. External links and destination services are separate. Download the finished file while the page is available, and keep a secure copy if you will need to reprint it later; there is no account history to recover it from.

How to scan a WiFi QR code on a phone

Start with the phone's camera or built-in code scanner. Center the whole pattern in the view and give the camera a moment to focus. If the reader recognizes the WiFi format, it may show an invitation to join the named network. The person scanning still chooses whether to connect, and they must be within range of the access point.

On Android, the camera, Google Lens or a QR option inside WiFi settings may handle the code, depending on the manufacturer. On iPhone, use the Camera app or Code Scanner and follow the offered action. Operating-system versions, security modes and manufacturer changes affect support, so a useful sign includes a readable network name and a password fallback where appropriate.

Many phones also offer a built-in way to share a saved WiFi network. That is convenient when you are standing next to a visitor. This generator is for preparing a reusable print file with a chosen design and a clearly labeled network. Do not assume that instructions for one brand's settings menu apply to every phone.

When a WiFi QR code scans but will not connect

First identify which part failed. A camera that cannot recognize the pattern has a different problem from a phone that offers to join and then rejects the password. The scan check on this page tests image decoding; it does not attempt to join your router or verify that the credentials are current.

• If the camera shows no result, enlarge the symbol, reduce glare, remove the logo and restore dark modules on a light background.
• If the network is found but authentication fails, compare the password character by character, including uppercase letters and trailing spaces.
• If the network is not found, check the SSID spelling, router range and whether the network is hidden.
• If an older device fails on WPA3-only, check its compatibility with your router; choosing a different QR label cannot change that capability.
• If you changed the password, replace every printed and digital copy of the old code.

A direct WiFi code has fixed credentials

This tool places the network settings inside the pattern. There is no PactQR web page to visit before joining; the network details are stored in the code itself. You cannot remotely change the password embedded in an existing image. When credentials change, create a replacement and remove the old cards.

Some products use a website or portal to present network information dynamically. That is a different workflow from a direct WiFi payload, and its availability depends on that service. Choose based on what your guests need. For an ordinary guest network, a direct code avoids asking someone without internet access to fetch a web page first.

Make a guest WiFi card people can use

Use a visitor network with the level of access you intend to grant. Ask whoever manages the router to review guest isolation, local-device access and any time limits. The generator only packages the settings you enter; it cannot configure your router or confirm that the guest network is separated from private devices.

Place the card where an invited visitor can pause comfortably: a reception desk, bedside table, meeting room or counter. Add the network name in ordinary text. If you also print the password, keep the card inside the area where you intend to share it. A public window display shares credentials with a much wider audience than a guest-room card.

For a table card, 4–5 cm can be a useful starting width, while a wall poster may need substantially more space. These are layout suggestions, not certification. Keep the four-module blank border, avoid a highly reflective sleeve, and test from the actual viewing distance. Recheck after a router replacement even if the network name seems unchanged.

A guest information sheet can use separate, clearly labeled codes for WiFi, a contact number and a feedback form. Choose another QR code type

Make a WiFi QR code in three steps

Enter the exact SSID and password, then select the router's security mode and hidden-network setting if needed. Check the spelling before designing: a beautiful code with the wrong password is still the wrong code.

Add a short caption such as “Join guest WiFi,” choose a readable design and download your preferred format. Finally, print one sample and use a device that is not already connected to test the join flow. A phone with the correct network saved may mask a typo in the new credentials, so that fresh-device check is especially useful.