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WiFi password from QR code: how it works (and common issues)

What's inside a WiFi QR code, how phones extract SSID/password, and why some WiFi QR codes fail to connect.

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A WiFi QR code usually encodes a string like WIFI:T:WPA;S:MySSID;P:MyPass;H:false;;. Phones read it and offer to join the network.

Why WiFi QR codes fail#

  • SSID/password mismatch (case-sensitive)
  • Special characters that need escaping
  • Hidden SSID behavior differences
  • Low contrast / too small for print

Generate a new one: WiFi QR code generator. For details: WiFi format guide.

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Step-by-step: scan QR codes on Android using the camera app or Google Lens. Includes scanning from a screenshot and quick fixes if it won’t scan.

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Common questions

Which QR format works best?
Use standard formats like URL, WIFI, vCard, or wa.me and keep the data short.
How do I keep QR content scannable?
Remove extra fields, shorten URLs, and print larger for dense data.
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