WiFi QR Codes: The Easiest Way to Share Your Password

We have all been there - a guest arrives and asks for the WiFi password, and you have to read out a long complicated string of letters, numbers, and symbols. WiFi QR codes solve this problem permanently. With a WiFi QR code, anyone can connect to your network by simply pointing their phone camera at the code. No typing, no mistakes, no frustration.

How Does a WiFi QR Code Work?

A WiFi QR code encodes your network credentials in a special format that smartphones recognize automatically. When a user scans the QR code, their phone prompts them to join the network with a single tap. The encoded format looks like:

WIFI:T:WPA;S:YourNetworkName;P:YourPassword;;

This is all handled automatically by MintyQR - you just enter your network details and we generate the code.

Who Needs a WiFi QR Code?

WiFi QR codes are useful for:

• Restaurants and cafes: Let customers connect without asking staff
• Hotels and Airbnb hosts: Print QR codes in rooms for easy guest access
• Offices: Share conference room WiFi quickly
• Events: Let attendees connect to event WiFi instantly
• Homes: Share your home WiFi with family and visitors without revealing the password

How to Create a WiFi QR Code with MintyQR

Step 1: Open the WiFi QR Generator

Go to mintyqr.com and click the WiFi tab in the QR type selector, or visit the dedicated WiFi QR code generator page.

Step 2: Enter Your Network Details

Fill in the following fields:

• Network Name (SSID): The name of your WiFi network as it appears on devices
• Password: Your WiFi password (this is encoded securely in the QR code)
• Security Type: Select WPA/WPA2 for most modern routers, WEP for older routers, or None for open networks

Step 3: Customize and Download

Optionally customize the color and style of your WiFi QR code to match your space. Download as PNG for digital use or SVG for printing.

Step 4: Print and Place

Print your WiFi QR code and place it where guests will see it:

• Framed print on the counter or table
• Sticker on the router
• Laminated card at the reception desk
• Printed on a welcome card for hotel rooms

Is It Safe to Share Your WiFi via QR Code?

A common concern is whether sharing your WiFi password via QR code is safe. Here is what you need to know:

• The password is encoded inside the QR code and can be decoded by anyone who scans it, so only share it with trusted guests
• Anyone with the QR code image can extract the password, so treat the QR code with the same care as the password itself
• Consider using a separate guest network for visitors so your main network stays private
• You can always change your WiFi password and generate a new QR code - it takes less than a minute