How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password Easily with a QR Code on Windows 11
You can share your Wi-Fi password on Windows 11 by generating a QR code that lets devices connect automatically.
This feature turns your complex Wi-Fi password into a scannable image, so your guests don’t have to type it in.
Windows 11 offers this built-in functionality, making it much easier to grant network access without sharing lengthy passwords.
When someone scans the generated QR code with their smartphone or tablet, their device instantly recognizes your network and connects. This really streamlines the process for visitors.
Share your Wi-Fi password by generating a QR code in Windows 11 Settings. Open Settings, navigate to Network & internet, click Wi-Fi, select your network, and click “Show” next to the password to display the QR code for guests to scan.
How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password Using a QR Code
Here’s how to share your Wi-Fi password using a QR code. This feature is available in Windows 11 version 24H2 and newer. Follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app:
- Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner).
- Click Settings.
- Or press
Windows key + Ion your keyboard to open Settings right away. Learn more about opening Settings
- Go to Network & Internet settings:
- In the Settings window, click Network & internet on the left side.
- Then click Wi-Fi on the right side.
- Find your connected Wi-Fi network:
- Click on your Wi-Fi network name under the Wi-Fi section.
- This opens the network details page.
- Show the Wi-Fi password QR code:
- Look for the Wi-Fi network password area.
- Click the Show button next to it.
- 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.
- 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 lets you share your Wi-Fi password with a QR code. 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.
How to get your Wi-Fi QR code on PC?
To get your QR code, click on ‘Manage known networks’. Then, click on the network profile saved on your computer. You don’t need to be connected to the Wi-Fi network to get this information.
Where to find QR code on 🪟 Windows 11?
To find the QR code, go to ‘Text actions’ and click on the relevant icon. You’ll see the link for your QR code, which in this example, is your YouTube channel.
Can Windows scan Wi-Fi QR code?
Yes, Windows devices with a camera can scan QR codes to connect to Wi-Fi networks quickly. You won’t need to manually enter any network details.
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