How to Create a WiFi QR Code

WiFi QR codes are one of the most universally loved uses of the technology. Every café, hotel, clinic, and co-working space that has implemented one gets the same reaction: 'Oh, that's brilliant.' It removes the most friction-heavy part of any visit — connecting to the WiFi.

How WiFi QR Codes Work

A WiFi QR code encodes the network credentials in a standardised format: the network name (SSID), the password, the security type (WPA/WPA2/WEP), and whether the network is hidden. When a smartphone scans it, the OS automatically prompts the user to join the network — no typing required.

Step-by-Step: Creating a WiFi QR Code

1. Find your WiFi network name (SSID) and password in your router settings.
2. Open the QR Hound WiFi generator.
3. Enter the network name, password, and security type (usually WPA2).
4. Toggle 'Hidden network' if your network doesn't broadcast its SSID.
5. Download the QR code and display it wherever guests need WiFi access.

Best Display Locations

• Café and restaurant: table cards, counter signs, and chalk boards
• Hotel: bedside welcome card and reception desk
• Office and co-working space: reception desk and meeting rooms
• Clinic and waiting rooms: wall signage near seating
• Retail: fitting rooms and customer service desks
• Events: entrance signage and event programmes

Security Considerations

A WiFi QR code encodes your password — anyone who scans it gets access. For a guest network this is fine. If you're only using one network for both guests and internal systems, consider setting up a dedicated guest network first. Most modern routers support this natively.