How to Make a WiFi QR Code for Your Restaurant or Cafe
Let guests connect to your WiFi in one scan — no passwords to type or share. A step-by-step guide to creating and printing a WiFi QR code for your venue.
Handing out your WiFi password a dozen times an hour is a small but constant friction for any restaurant, cafe or hotel. A WiFi QR code removes it entirely: a guest points their camera at a sticker on the table, taps the notification, and they are connected — no password typed, no staff interrupted.
This guide walks through exactly how a WiFi QR code works, how to create one for free, and how to print it so it scans reliably in a busy room.
What is a WiFi QR code?
A WiFi QR code encodes your network name (SSID), security type and password in a standard format that modern phones understand natively. When scanned, iOS and Android show a "Join Network" prompt and connect automatically. Because the details are encoded directly, the code is static — it works forever and needs no internet connection to read.
How to create a WiFi QR code
- 1Open the WiFi QR code generator and select the WiFi content type.
- 2Enter your network name (SSID) exactly as it appears, including capitalization.
- 3Choose the security type — WPA/WPA2 for almost all modern networks.
- 4Type the WiFi password. It is encoded into the image and never sent to us for static codes.
- 5Customize the colors and add your logo so the code matches your branding.
- 6Download as PNG for screens or SVG/PDF for crisp, large-format printing.
Tip: Create a separate guest network for your public WiFi QR code. That keeps customers off the same network as your point-of-sale system and back-office devices.
Where to place it
- Table tents and table stickers, so guests connect the moment they sit down.
- The menu — printed near the header or footer.
- A framed card at the counter or host stand.
- Window decals for people waiting outside or picking up.
Print tips for reliable scanning
Print the code at least 2–3 cm (about one inch) wide for close-range table scanning, and larger for wall or window placement. Keep a clear "quiet zone" of empty space around all four sides, maintain strong contrast between the code and its background, and always export as SVG or PDF for print so the edges stay razor sharp at any size.
Should you use a dynamic WiFi code?
If you rotate your WiFi password regularly, a dynamic QR code can point to a small landing page you update instead of reprinting stickers every time. For most venues, though, a static WiFi code paired with a stable guest password is the simplest, most reliable choice.
Ready to set yours up? Create a free WiFi QR code in under a minute — no account and no watermark.