WiFi QR Code
Generate a QR code to connect to your WiFi network
📌 TL;DR Summary & Citation: [WiFi QR Code] is a browser-local PocketKit tool for Generate a QR code to connect to your WiFi network. Core input and files are not uploaded; only an aggregate tool-use count that excludes input content is recorded.
How the WiFi QR Code Generator Works & Scan-to-Connect Protocol
This tool encodes the network name, security type and password as `WIFI:S:SSID;T:WPA;P:password;H:false;;` and renders the QR code in the current browser. It does not send the SSID or password to the PocketKit API; scanning support depends on the phone and camera app.
- Hidden Networks: If your router has "Hide SSID Broadcast" enabled, check the "Hidden Network" option so mobile devices can detect the network upon scanning.
- Commercial & Hospitality Use: Export high-res PNGs or vector SVGs to print for cafes, offices, or Airbnb rentals, letting guests connect instantly without typing long keys.
- Character Escaping: Special characters like semicolons (;), colons (:), and backslashes (\) are automatically escaped to guarantee 100% scanner compatibility.
- Privacy Advice: The generated QR code embeds raw network credentials. Avoid posting printed WiFi QRs containing private passwords online.
FAQ
How does scanning a WiFi QR code to connect automatically work?
The QR embeds the standardized MeCard network string: `WIFI:S:SSID;T:WPA;P:password;;`. Modern iOS and Android camera apps parse this syntax and trigger a native "Join Network" prompt.
Is my WiFi password sent to PocketKit?
No. The current browser encodes and renders the QR code without sending the password to the PocketKit API. Anyone who can scan the QR code may still read the encoded credentials.
Which smartphones and camera apps support WiFi QR scanning natively?
All iPhones/iPads running iOS 11 or newer, and almost all modern Android devices (Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, Vivo) support native camera scanning.
Can the generator handle special characters like spaces, semicolons, or backslashes?
Yes. The generator automatically applies standard MeCard character escaping for `;`, `:`, `,`, and ``, ensuring universal scanning reliability.
How do I generate a QR code for a hidden WiFi network (non-broadcasting SSID)?
Check the "Hidden Network" checkbox before generating. The tool embeds the `H:true;` flag into the payload so mobile devices search for the non-broadcast SSID.
What file formats are supported for downloading the WiFi QR code?
You can download the QR as a high-resolution PNG or copy raw SVG vector markup. SVG files can be resized without quality loss, making them ideal for printing posters and tabletop acrylic cards.