How to Share a Wi-Fi QR Code on Android
Find Android’s built-in Wi-Fi sharing code, scan one on another phone, and make a printable code when you need a sign or guest card.
The built-in Android code is fast when someone is standing beside you. For a cafe counter or a rental welcome card, create a downloadable code from the same network details so you can print and replace it.
Share the network from Android Settings
- Connect your Android phone to the network you intend to share.
- Open Settings, then Network & internet and Internet.
- Tap the connected Wi-Fi network and choose Share. Complete any device unlock prompt.
- Show the resulting QR code to your guest. Have them verify the network name before accepting the connection.
These are the steps in Google’s Android Wi-Fi help. Samsung and other manufacturers may group the controls under different settings, so search Settings for Wi-Fi or Share if the path differs.
Scan a Wi-Fi QR code on another Android phone
On a Pixel, open Camera, frame the whole code, and tap the prompt. Google also documents a Scan QR code control in Quick Settings; its Pixel camera guide explains both paths. On other Android devices, try the camera’s QR option or the Wi-Fi settings scanner. You do not need to take a photo of a printed code.
Turn the network into a permanent guest sign
Use the network name and current password in our Wi-Fi QR code generator. Choose the matching security setting and turn on Hidden network only if the router does not broadcast the SSID. Download a PNG or SVG, then test the actual file from a second phone. A code created from the phone’s current network may become stale if someone later changes the router password.
When scanning does not connect
Separate a scan problem from a network problem. If no prompt appears, increase light, reduce glare, and keep the entire code inside the camera view. If a prompt appears but the connection fails, check the SSID, password, security choice, and hidden-network setting. If the phone connects but says it has no internet, investigate the access point or captive portal. Our troubleshooting checklist walks through each stage.