How to Access

The WiFi QR Generator is accessible via Tools → WiFi Pages. It's also available standalone at /tools/wifi-qr but the sidebar menu routes to the unified WiFi Pages tool.

Step-by-Step: Create a WiFi QR Code

1. Enter Network Details

Fill in the form fields:

Network name (SSID) — Type your WiFi network name exactly as it appears on your router
Password — Enter the WiFi password (leave blank for open networks)
Security Type — Select your network's security from the dropdown:
- WPA/WPA2 — Most common for modern routers (select this if unsure)
- WEP — Older encryption standard
- Open Network (No Password) — For networks without a password
Hidden network — Toggle this on if your network doesn't broadcast its name

2. Generate the QR Code

Click the Generate QR Code button. Your QR code appears immediately on the page.

3. Download or Copy

Click Download to save the QR code as a PNG image file
Click Copy to copy the code to your clipboard for pasting into designs

Where to Display Your QR Code

Welcome guide — Include in your printed or digital guest guide
Fridge magnet — Print on a magnet for easy kitchen access
Framed card — Place a framed QR code on the nightstand or desk
Entry area — Mount near the front door so guests can connect immediately

Tip: Print the QR code at least 2 inches (5 cm) square for easy scanning. Add a label like "Scan to connect to WiFi" so guests know what it does.

How Guests Use It

Guests open their phone camera (or Google Lens) and scan the QR code. This generates a standard Wi-Fi-config QR code that joins the network directly:

On Android, scans to the phone's Wi-Fi settings page with credentials auto-filled; the guest taps to connect.
On iOS, prompts to join the network; the guest confirms to connect.

This eliminates the most common guest question: "What's the WiFi password?"

Note: This tool generates a standard Wi-Fi connection QR code. For a branded guest landing page with email capture and upsells, see the WiFi Pages tool.

Branded WiFi Landing Pages

For a guest landing page with email capture, upsells, and white-label options, use the separate WiFi Pages tool. WiFi Pages create branded pages that appear when guests scan a QR code, with optional:

Email capture (Weekend Host or higher) — Ask the guest for their email before revealing the password
Upsell cards (Weekend Host or higher) — Promote nearby restaurants, tours, or your services
White-label (Pro Host) — Replace the Hostmatic branding with your own logo

See the WiFi Pages article for details.

Print Your WiFi Page

Generate a dual-QR print page with both your WiFi connection QR and your page URL QR side by side. See the WiFi Pages article for details.

The WiFi QR Creator is now merged under a single WiFi Pages entry in the Tools menu — no separate menu items for the QR generator and page manager.

Tips

Update if you change your password — Generate a new QR code and replace the old printouts
Test it first — Scan the code with your own phone before giving it to guests
Use a guest network — Consider setting up a separate WiFi network for guests to keep your main network secure

WiFi QR Creator