How to Share Wi-Fi Password Using QR Code on Windows 11
Sharing a Wi-Fi password using a QR code in Windows 11 lets phones and tablets join your wireless network instantly without typing a long security key. Windows 11 version 24H2 adds this built-in feature to turn your network name and password into a scannable graphic right on your screen.
You generate this code in a few clicks through the network settings menu. Anyone nearby then opens their camera app to scan the code and connect to your internet.
Generate a QR code for your Wi-Fi password by opening Settings, navigating to Network & internet, then Wi-Fi, and clicking Show next to your network’s password. Your guests can then scan this code with their phone to connect automatically.
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Windows 11 version 24H2 and later includes a built-in feature to share your Wi-Fi password using a QR code. This lets guests connect to your home or office wireless network instantly by scanning the code with a phone camera, without needing to type in the security key.
Instead of typing a long, complicated password, anyone with a smartphone or tablet can just scan this QR code. Their device will then automatically connect to your network.
This feature is handy for quickly giving Wi-Fi access to friends or visitors without any typing errors.
How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password with a QR Code
Windows 11 lets you generate a Wi-Fi password QR code directly through the Settings app under your network properties. Open Settings , navigate to Network & internet, click Wi-Fi , select your current network, and scroll down to find the scannable code for your visitors.
- Open the Settings app. You can do this by clicking the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard. Windows Settings Settings app
Wi-Fi tile in the Settings app - Click on Network & internet on the left side.
- Click on the Wi-Fi section on the right to expand it.
Wi-Fi properties tile - Find the Wi-Fi network you're connected to. Click on it to see its properties.
Wi-Fi properties show password - Look for the Wi-Fi network password section. Click the Show button.
Wi-Fi properties page showing password and QR code in Windows 11 - A QR code will appear on your screen. Ask your guests to scan this code with their phone camera or QR code scanner app.
- Close the Settings app when you're finished.
Summary
Windows 11 makes sharing your Wi-Fi password via a QR code easy, letting friends connect instantly without needing to type the password.
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