Wi-Fi & QR
How to share your Wi-Fi password with a QR code
You can let guests join your Wi-Fi by scanning a QR code — no typing out Mx7$bananaHouse-22, no spelling it over the phone. Here are the two best ways, depending on what you need.
Option 1: native Wi-Fi QR (auto-connect)
Modern phones have this built in. When a guest scans, their phone joins the network automatically.
On Android (10 and newer)
- Open Settings → Network & internet → Internet and tap your current Wi-Fi network.
- Tap Share. Your phone shows a QR code containing the network name and password.
- Show it to your guest. They open their camera and point it at the QR — they’ll see a Join network prompt.
On iPhone (iOS 16 or newer)
- Open Settings → Wi-Fi and tap the info icon next to your network.
- Tap and hold on Password, then Copy (iOS 16+ reveals it after Face ID / Touch ID).
- Create a Wi-Fi QR with the standard format:
WIFI:T:WPA;S:YourNetwork;P:YourPassword;;— or simply paste it into a room and share that.
Option 2: share the password text (no auto-connect, but works on any device)
Sometimes the native share doesn’t work — the guest’s phone is old, it’s a laptop, or the network is on a different device you can’t get into quickly. In that case, share the password itself but don’t leave it in a chat or email.
- On your device, create a room.
- Paste the Wi-Fi name and password into the room.
- Show the guest the QR for the room. They scan it and see the password, ready to copy into their Wi-Fi settings.
- When they’re connected, close the tab — the room will auto-delete in 24 hours either way.
Safety tips
- Only show the QR to people you trust. It contains the password in plain text.
- Use your router’s guest network for visitors so your main devices stay isolated.
- Rotate the password once a year, or whenever someone you’d rather not have access moves on.
- In a room, tap Protect to add a second layer, so only guests who also know a spoken word can read it.
FAQ
Will the QR auto-connect every phone?
Android 10+ and iOS 16+ handle standard Wi-Fi QRs natively. Older phones may only read the contents as text — they’ll see the password and type it in.
Can I print the QR and stick it on the fridge?
Yes, that’s common in cafes and guest houses. Treat it like writing the password on a card — anyone who sees it has the password.
What if my Wi-Fi uses an enterprise login?
Standard Wi-Fi QRs only cover WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal. Enterprise (802.1X) networks need manual setup.
How do I revoke access later?
Change the Wi-Fi password in your router settings. Everyone already connected will be kicked off and need the new password.
Try it
Create a room, paste your Wi-Fi details, show the QR to your guest. No more spelling out long passwords.
Create a room