Why do semicolons and colons need special handling?

Inside the code, a semicolon ends a field and a colon separates its name from the value. Backslash, semicolon, comma, colon and double quote are all escaped, otherwise a network called Cafe; Free would be cut short at the semicolon.

What happens with an SSID made only of hex digits?

Some readers interpret a hex-looking name such as 12345678 as encoded bytes. The tool wraps it in quotes so it is read as literal text, and tells you it did so.

Which phones can scan it?

The iPhone camera on iOS 11 or later and most current Android camera apps read this format. Older Android versions may need a separate scanner app.

Is anyone who sees the code able to get the password?

Yes, because the password is inside the code. Use a guest network, and generate a new code whenever you change the password.

Is my password sent anywhere?

No. The code is drawn on the page itself, and the page states that the network name and password are not uploaded or logged.

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WiFi QR Generator

Builds a QR code that joins a Wi-Fi network when scanned with a phone camera, so guests never have to type the password.

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About WiFi QR generator

Builds a QR code that joins a Wi-Fi network when scanned with a phone camera, so guests never have to type the password. It handles the awkward escaping rules for you and is for homes, cafes, offices and event organizers who post a code by the door.

How to use it

Enter the Network name (SSID) exactly as it appears, including capitals.
Choose Encryption: WPA / WPA2 / WPA3, WEP (legacy) or Open with no password.
For protected networks, type the Password. The eye button shows or hides it.
Switch on Hidden network only if the router does not broadcast its name.
Download the QR code as PNG or SVG, or press Copy payload to get the raw text that the code contains.

A network whose name and password contain special characters

Input

SSID: Cafe; Free, Encryption: WPA / WPA2 / WPA3, Password: p@ss:word,1"

Output

WIFI:T:WPA;S:Cafe\; Free;P:p@ss\:word\,1\";;

When to use it

Printing a code for a cafe wall so customers join the guest network in one scan.
Giving visitors to a home or Airbnb access without reading a password aloud.
Adding a scan-to-join code to a conference badge or event poster.
Sharing your own network with a new phone by scanning from a laptop screen.

Good to know. WPA passphrases must be 8 to 63 characters, and the tool warns you about shorter ones. The download filename is built from the network name, for example wifi-cafe-free.

Questions about WiFi QR generator

Why do semicolons and colons need special handling?: Inside the code, a semicolon ends a field and a colon separates its name from the value. Backslash, semicolon, comma, colon and double quote are all escaped, otherwise a network called Cafe; Free would be cut short at the semicolon.
What happens with an SSID made only of hex digits?: Some readers interpret a hex-looking name such as 12345678 as encoded bytes. The tool wraps it in quotes so it is read as literal text, and tells you it did so.
Which phones can scan it?: The iPhone camera on iOS 11 or later and most current Android camera apps read this format. Older Android versions may need a separate scanner app.
Is anyone who sees the code able to get the password?: Yes, because the password is inside the code. Use a guest network, and generate a new code whenever you change the password.
Is my password sent anywhere?: No. The code is drawn on the page itself, and the page states that the network name and password are not uploaded or logged.

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WiFi QR Generator

Builds a QR code that joins a Wi-Fi network when scanned with a phone camera, so guests never have to type the password.

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About WiFi QR generator

How to use it

Enter the Network name (SSID) exactly as it appears, including capitals.
Choose Encryption: WPA / WPA2 / WPA3, WEP (legacy) or Open with no password.
For protected networks, type the Password. The eye button shows or hides it.
Switch on Hidden network only if the router does not broadcast its name.
Download the QR code as PNG or SVG, or press Copy payload to get the raw text that the code contains.

A network whose name and password contain special characters

Input

SSID: Cafe; Free, Encryption: WPA / WPA2 / WPA3, Password: p@ss:word,1"

Output

WIFI:T:WPA;S:Cafe\; Free;P:p@ss\:word\,1\";;

When to use it

Printing a code for a cafe wall so customers join the guest network in one scan.
Giving visitors to a home or Airbnb access without reading a password aloud.
Adding a scan-to-join code to a conference badge or event poster.
Sharing your own network with a new phone by scanning from a laptop screen.

Good to know. WPA passphrases must be 8 to 63 characters, and the tool warns you about shorter ones. The download filename is built from the network name, for example wifi-cafe-free.

Questions about WiFi QR generator

Why do semicolons and colons need special handling?: Inside the code, a semicolon ends a field and a colon separates its name from the value. Backslash, semicolon, comma, colon and double quote are all escaped, otherwise a network called Cafe; Free would be cut short at the semicolon.
What happens with an SSID made only of hex digits?: Some readers interpret a hex-looking name such as 12345678 as encoded bytes. The tool wraps it in quotes so it is read as literal text, and tells you it did so.
Which phones can scan it?: The iPhone camera on iOS 11 or later and most current Android camera apps read this format. Older Android versions may need a separate scanner app.
Is anyone who sees the code able to get the password?: Yes, because the password is inside the code. Use a guest network, and generate a new code whenever you change the password.
Is my password sent anywhere?: No. The code is drawn on the page itself, and the page states that the network name and password are not uploaded or logged.

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WorkbenchClient-side · Private

Everything runs in your browser. Your network name and password are never uploaded, logged or sent to any server — the QR code is drawn locally on this page.

Network details

Scanning the code joins this network without typing the password.

Hidden network

Enable if the network does not broadcast its SSID.

QR code

Point a phone camera at it to join.

Payload

The exact WIFI: string encoded in the QR code, with every special character escaped.

Everything runs in your browser. Your network name and password are never uploaded, logged or sent to any server — the QR code is drawn locally on this page.

Network details

Scanning the code joins this network without typing the password.

Hidden network

Enable if the network does not broadcast its SSID.

QR code

Point a phone camera at it to join.

Payload

The exact WIFI: string encoded in the QR code, with every special character escaped.

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WiFi QR Generator

About WiFi QR generator

How to use it

A network whose name and password contain special characters

When to use it

Questions about WiFi QR generator

Why do semicolons and colons need special handling?

What happens with an SSID made only of hex digits?

Which phones can scan it?

Is anyone who sees the code able to get the password?

Is my password sent anywhere?

Related tools

WiFi QR Generator

About WiFi QR generator

How to use it

A network whose name and password contain special characters

When to use it

Questions about WiFi QR generator

Why do semicolons and colons need special handling?

What happens with an SSID made only of hex digits?

Which phones can scan it?

Is anyone who sees the code able to get the password?

Is my password sent anywhere?

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