- Why does scanning the code not connect my phone?
- First confirm that your phone's camera or QR scanner recognizes Wi-Fi payloads, the SSID matches exactly, the correct security type is selected and the password is current. The Wi-Fi network must also be in range. Some devices require an extra confirmation step.
- Will the QR work on iPhone and Android?
- Many recent iPhone and Android cameras recognize Wi-Fi QR codes, but support can vary by device, operating system and camera app. Test with the actual device you expect visitors to use.
- What if my network name or password has a semicolon, colon or backslash?
- These characters must be escaped in a Wi-Fi QR payload. The generator is designed to escape Wi-Fi payload delimiters in the network name and password. Always test the output with your real network before distributing it.
- What should I choose for WPA2 or WPA3?
- The form exposes a WPA-family option, WEP and Open; it does not offer separate WPA2 and WPA3 toggles. Scanning and joining a WPA3-only network can depend on router and device support, so test before printing a large batch.
- Does a hidden Wi-Fi network need a different QR code?
- Tick Hidden network if your router has SSID broadcast disabled. This adds a hidden-network indicator to the QR payload; it does not make the network or its password private.
- Can I make a Wi-Fi QR for a network with no password?
- Choose Open (No Password). The generator omits the password from that QR payload. Note that an open network has its own security considerations.
- Should I save the QR or print the card?
- Save QR downloads an image of the code; Print produces a guest-facing card. The two outputs serve different needs. For print, confirm that the final physical code is large and clear enough to scan.
- Can I revoke a Wi-Fi QR that I already shared?
- The image is static. Changing the network password or guest-network access settings can prevent that old credential from connecting; then generate a new card.