How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password Easily with a QR Code on Windows 11

Want to share your Wi-Fi password quickly and easily? Windows 11 makes this simple. You can create a QR code that lets your friends or guests connect without typing a long password.

Why would you want to do this? Reading out or typing long passwords is slow and error-prone. A QR code is faster and easier for everyone.

What happens when you use this feature? Your friends simply scan the QR code with their phone or tablet. Their device connects to your Wi-Fi automatically. No typing needed.

How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password Using a QR Code

This feature is available in Windows 11 version 24H2 and newer. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app:
   • Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner).
   • Click Settings.
   • Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings right away. Learn more about opening Settings
2. Go to Network & Internet settings:
   • In the Settings window, click Network & internet on the left side.
   • Then click Wi-Fi on the right side.
3. Find your connected Wi-Fi network:
   • Click on your Wi-Fi network name under the Wi-Fi section.
   • This opens the network details page.
4. Show the Wi-Fi password QR code:
   • Look for the Wi-Fi network password area.
   • Click the Show button next to it.
5. Scan the QR code:
   • A QR code will appear on the screen.
   • Your friend can use their phone’s camera or a QR code scanner app to scan the code.
   • Once scanned, their device connects to your Wi-Fi network automatically.
6. Close the Settings app:
   • When done, simply close the Settings window.

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Here’s what you’ll see in the Settings app during this process:

Click on Wi-Fi in the Network & Internet section.

Select your connected Wi-Fi network to see its details.

Click Show next to “Wi-Fi network password” to reveal the QR code.

Scan this QR code to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Why Use a QR Code to Share Your Wi-Fi Password?

• It’s quick and easy. No need to say or type long passwords.
• Helps guests connect without mistakes. There’s no room for typing errors.
• Works with any device that can scan QR codes. Phones, tablets, and other devices all work the same way.
• Built right into Windows 11. No extra apps or downloads needed.

Summary

Windows 11 makes sharing your Wi-Fi password simple with a QR code feature. Instead of reading out or typing a long password, your guests scan a code with their phone. Their device connects automatically. To use this feature, open Settings, go to Network & Internet, click Wi-Fi, select your network, and click Show next to the password. A QR code appears for guests to scan. This built-in feature saves time and prevents typing mistakes—no extra apps required.