WiFi Network QR Code
No passwords. Just scan and connect.
A WiFi QR code encodes your network name (SSID), password, and encryption type so guests can connect instantly by scanning — no typing required. Works on iOS 11+, Android 10+, and most modern devices.
How it works
Your QR code
Print on any material
Scan
Scan
Join "Café Guest WiFi"?
This network is WPA2 secured. Your details will be shared with the network owner.
Scan result
What users see
Why use a WiFi Network QR Code?
Guests connect in seconds without asking staff for the password
Works natively on iOS 11+ and Android 10+ — no app needed
Supports WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WEP, and open networks
Eliminates the single most common staff question in hospitality venues
Update the password without replacing any printed materials
How to create one — step by step
Enter your network details
Network name (SSID), password, and encryption type (WPA2 is most common).
Customise and download
Design to match your venue and download as a high-res file for printing.
Place in high-visibility locations
Reception desks, table cards, menu covers, or a poster near the entrance.
Update if your password changes
With a dynamic WiFi QR code, update the password in Unqode SmartQR — the printed code stays the same.
Popular uses
What is a WiFi Network QR Code?
A WiFi QR code encodes your wireless network credentials — SSID (network name), password, and encryption protocol — in the standard Wi-Fi QR format recognised by iOS and Android. When scanned, the device automatically prompts the user to join the network without any manual input. No password card, no asking staff, no typing errors. For businesses that rotate passwords regularly, a dynamic WiFi QR code lets you update the credentials without touching a single printed sign.
WiFi Network QR Code — by the numbers
91%
of restaurant guests want free WiFi access
40%
of hospitality staff time spent answering WiFi questions
2.5x
longer dwell time when guests are connected to WiFi
iOS 11+
and Android 10+ support WiFi QR natively — no app required
Best practices for wifi network qr codes
Use a separate guest network, not your main business network
Never share your primary business WiFi via QR code. Set up a dedicated guest SSID with bandwidth limits and no access to internal systems. This is basic network security practice.
Print at least 10×10 cm for table cards
WiFi QR codes placed on tables need to be scannable from 30–50 cm away while someone is sitting. A 10×10 cm minimum ensures reliable scanning from a seated position.
Rotate passwords quarterly and use a dynamic QR code
Regular password rotation is good security hygiene. A dynamic WiFi QR code means you update the password in your dashboard and every printed sign immediately shows the new credentials.
Add a frame label: 'Scan to join free WiFi'
Not all guests know that QR codes can connect to WiFi. A clear call-to-action frame removes ambiguity and significantly increases the number of guests who actually use the code.
Frequently asked questions
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