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Create a Wi-Fi QR Code on Your Phone

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Create a Wi-Fi QR code with Passwords App on an iPhone (iOS 18)

Requires iOS 18 or later on the iPhone. This feature works for saved Wi-Fi networks only.

  1. If you haven't already, download the Passwords app from the App Store®.
  2. Tap the Passwords app on your iPhone.
    • Enter a passcode or use FaceID to open the app.
  3. Tap on the Wi-Fi section.
  4. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to share.
  5. Tap “Show Network QR Code.”
  6. A QR code will appear on your screen. 

Create a Wi-Fi QR code with Shortcuts app on an iPhone

To create a Wi-Fi QR code on your iPhone, use the Apple® Shortcuts App. Follow these steps.

  1. If you haven't already, download the Shortcuts app from the App Store®.
  2. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, then tap Gallery in the lower-right corner.
  3. At the top of the screen, you'll see rectangular boxes with small icons; swipe right until you see Shortcuts for Accessibility, then tap it.
  4. Scroll down the list of icons, and select QR Your Wi-Fi.
  5. Tap Add Shortcut.
  6. Tap My Shortcuts on the lower-left side of the screen.
  7. Tap QR Your Wi-Fi in your list of shortcuts, enter your Wi-Fi name, and press Done.
  8. Enter your password and tap Done.
  9. You'll see a QR code appear on your screen. Tap it for more options. You can tap the Share icon on the lower-left corner of the screen to save your code or share it via AirDrop, social media, email, and more.

Create a Wi-Fi QR code on an Android Phone

Android phones have a built-in Wi-Fi QR code generator that works with your network credentials. Here's how to do it:

  1. Make sure you're connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to share.
  2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi or Settings > Network & internet > Internet, then tap the gear to the right of your network.
  3. Tap QR code. If this is not an option, tap the Share button on the right (you may need to use your PIN or fingerprint to confirm it's you). This will generate a QR code with your Wi-Fi name and password.
  4. Take a screenshot of the code image if you want to save it for future use. You can also regenerate it anytime.

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