Why Wi-Fi via QR code?
Everyone knows the situation: a guest arrives, asks for the Wi-Fi, and you dictate "M5jk-Grosshans-2024-Internet" letter by letter. With a Wi-Fi QR code that never happens again:
- Guest scans → is online. No typing, no typos.
- Password stays hidden: Guests don't see the password (more secure than the password card stuck to the fridge).
- iOS and Android native: Since iOS 11 and Android 10, the camera app recognizes Wi-Fi QR codes automatically.
- Generate once — for good: As long as the Wi-Fi password stays the same, the QR remains valid.
- Works offline: The scan process itself doesn't need internet — the Wi-Fi password is encoded in the QR.
Your guest Wi-Fi QR in 30 seconds
- Enter Wi-Fi name (SSID): Exactly as it appears on the router (capitalization matters).
- Enter password: Exactly as in the router. It is not displayed — only encoded in the QR.
- Choose encryption: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 (standard), WEP (old) or "No password" (open network).
- "Hidden Wi-Fi": Enable if your SSID broadcast is disabled.
- Generate QR & print: For tables: 5×5 cm. For wall/entrance: 10×10 cm.
Where do I place the Wi-Fi QR code?
- At home: Magnet on the fridge or frame on the wall.
- Café/restaurant: On every table (combined with the menu).
- Hotel: In the room on the desk or as a card stand.
- Office: At reception for visitors.
- Vacation rental: In the welcome folder — guests appreciate it.
- Coworking space: On the wall next to the entrance.
Pro tip: Create a separate guest network in your router (FRITZ!Box, Speedport, etc. have this built in) and only make a QR for that one. Your main Wi-Fi stays private.
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Create Wi-Fi QR now →Frequently asked questions
Which devices can read Wi-Fi QR codes?
iPhones from iOS 11 (2017), Android devices from Android 10 (2019). For older devices: scan the QR → the password is shown, enter manually into Wi-Fi.
Which encryption should I choose?
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for modern routers (95% of cases). WEP only for very old routers. "No password" for open hotspots.
Does this work with a hidden SSID?
Yes — enable the "Hidden Wi-Fi" option. The SSID name is then encoded explicitly, even when it isn't broadcast.
Is my password sent to a server?
No. On easyfreeqr.com everything is created in your browser. Your password never leaves your device — not even during QR generation.