Enter your network name and password, download the QR code, and stick it on the wall. Any phone camera connects instantly - no typing, no sharing the password, no fuss.
The clear margin around the code - helps scanners lock on.
Why it matters
Why a WiFi QR code is the upgrade every venue needs
"What's the WiFi password?" is the most common question asked in cafés, hotels, coworking spaces, and waiting rooms worldwide. The answer is always the same: pointing at a sign, spelling out a 20-character string with mixed case and symbols, and watching someone type it wrong twice. A WiFi QR code makes the whole thing disappear. Guests point their camera, tap 'Join', and they're online. Staff never have to interrupt a task to give the password again.
iOS 11+ and Android 10+ both support WiFi QR codes natively - no app download needed, just the phone camera.
A 2019 survey by Samsung found 43% of café customers cited slow or hard-to-connect WiFi as a reason they'd leave sooner. Friction at connection compounds over the visit.
Restaurants and cafés that offer easy WiFi report longer average dwell time and higher per-visit spend - customers who stay longer order more.
For short-let apartments and holiday rentals, a printed WiFi QR card in the welcome pack eliminates the single most common check-in support question.
How it works
How to create a WiFi QR code in minutes
1
Select WiFi in the generator above
Click the WiFi chip at the top of the studio. You'll see fields for your network name (SSID), password, and encryption type. Fill them in exactly as they appear in your router settings.
2
Design it to match your space
Use the Design tab to brand the code: pick colours, add your logo or venue name, choose a frame style with a label like 'Free WiFi ↓'. A branded code looks intentional, not like a printout someone forgot to remove.
3
Download and display it
Download as SVG for crisp printing at any size. Frame it, laminate it, or put it on a table tent. One per table is ideal for cafés; one at the entrance works for most other spaces.
Analytics
Know exactly when guests are connecting
Scan analytics on your WiFi QR reveal when guests arrive, how long they stay, and whether your guest network is actually getting used.
QRhubly - Cafe WiFi - analytics
934
+18%
Total scans
287
+24%
Last 7 days
18
Countries
Scans over time
Peak scan times
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18
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Devices
Mobile
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Top countries
🇺🇸 United States44%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom19%
🇸🇪 Sweden13%
🇩🇪 Germany11%
Arrival patterns
The daily heatmap shows when guests connect - morning rush, lunch peak, and evening wind-down are instantly visible across the week.
Guest device split
Nearly all WiFi QR scans are mobile. Knowing this helps you optimise your network and landing page for mobile-first browsing.
Returning guests
Scan frequency over time reveals whether your regulars are returning loyalists or mostly first-time visitors - key for loyalty planning.
Multi-location view
Running several venues? One code per location shows you which space has the most active guest WiFi use at a glance.
A small printed card at each table means guests never have to ask. Design it to match your brand - it's a touchpoint, not a utility sign.
Framed print near the entrance
Guests often look for WiFi details as soon as they arrive. A framed print at reception or near the door solves it before they've even sat down.
Welcome pack insert
For holiday lets, Airbnbs, and short-term rentals, a laminated card in the welcome pack is the single highest-value touch. It's the first thing guests need and the thing that generates the most support messages if missing.
Meeting room whiteboard
Offices and coworking spaces benefit from a QR on every meeting room wall - visitors and contractors connect without having to bother anyone.
Checkout and packaging
Home tech products and IoT devices can include a WiFi QR code in the box that connects the device to the home network during setup - no app required.
Dynamic QR codes
Dynamic WiFi codes: change the password without reprinting
Here's the catch with static WiFi QR codes: if you ever change your WiFi password (as any security-conscious business should do periodically), the old QR code stops working and every copy you've printed is dead. With a dynamic QR code, your code points to a redirect that you control. Update the destination when the password changes, reprint just the new code, or - for simpler setups - link to a page that shows the current credentials. Your framed prints, laminated cards, and table tents stay valid indefinitely. You also get scan analytics, so you can see exactly when guests are connecting and from which locations.
Static
Baked in
Free forever. But the destination is fixed - once printed, it never changes and you can't see who scans it.
Dynamic
Editable & tracked
Change where it points anytime. Track every scan by date, location, and device. Never reprint again.
The password is encoded in the QR pattern itself - it's not printed in plain text. Anyone who scans the code can join the network, but they won't see the password as text unless they inspect the raw QR data with a decoder tool. For most businesses and homes, this is fine. If you need tighter security, use a guest network with a separate password just for the QR code.
Which devices support WiFi QR codes?▾
iPhones running iOS 11 or later (released 2017) and Android phones running Android 10 or later (2019) support WiFi QR codes natively through the camera app. That covers the vast majority of smartphones in use today. Older devices may need a QR scanner app.
What's the difference between WPA, WEP, and no password?▾
WPA/WPA2 is the current standard - use this for virtually all modern routers. WEP is an old, insecure standard still found on very old hardware. 'No password' (open network) means anyone can join without a code at all. If you're unsure, check your router settings - most home and business routers use WPA2.
Can I hide my network name (SSID) and still use a QR code?▾
Yes. Toggle 'Hidden network' in the generator above. The QR code will include a flag telling the phone this is a hidden network, and iOS/Android will handle the connection correctly on supported versions.
What size should I print the WiFi QR code?▾
At least 3 × 3 cm for cards held in the hand, 6 × 6 cm for a wall or counter display, and 10+ cm for anything viewed from more than a metre. Download as SVG for lossless scaling.
Is it free?▾
Yes - create and download a static WiFi QR code for free with no account. Dynamic codes (updateable destination + scan analytics) need a free QRhubly account and a Pro subscription.
