Share Wi-Fi Network Passwords Using QR Codes

April 17, 2025

Yes, You Can Share Your WiFi With a QR Code

Apple has a feature built into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, your devices will offer to share the Wi-Fi password if others near you try to connect to the same network. However, for this feature to work, they must be in your Contacts, and at times, it doesn’t activate as quickly as you’d like.

Apple’s new Passwords app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac provides a manual alternative that may work better. Tap the Wi-Fi collection to see all your remembered networks, select the desired network, and tap Show Network QR Code. When others scan the QR code using their phones, they will instantly join the network.

You can also make a screenshot of your phone’s screen and then print that out, to post at your location to make it super easy for others to join your network.

Comcast/Xfinity

If your service is through Comcast/Xfinity, they provide similar functionality through the Xfinity app.

Open the Xfinity app: Launch the Xfinity app on your mobile device.
Log in: Sign in using your Xfinity ID and password.
Navigate to WiFi settings: Go to the “WiFi” tab, then select “WiFi details” or a similar option to view your network information.
Share WiFi: The app will usually have an option to share your WiFi, often involving generating a QR code.
Present the QR code: Your guests can then use their smartphone’s camera to scan the QR code, and it will automatically connect them to your WiFi network
You can take a screenshot, using the instructions from Apple above, and print that out to post at your location to make is super easy for others to join your network.

Google Fiber

To share your Google Fiber Wi-Fi network with others using a QR code, you’ll need to use the GFiber App. The app allows you to share your Wi-Fi password, which can then be used to generate a QR code. You can also use the Google Home app for the same purpose.

Here’s how to share your Wi-Fi password and generate a QR code:

1. Download and install the GFiber App:If you haven’t already, download and install the GFiber App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
2. Open the app and go to Network settings:Open the GFiber App and navigate to the “Network” section.
3. Find and share your Wi-Fi password:
- Tap on “Show Password” to display your Wi-Fi password.
- Tap on “Share”.
- The app will then display your Wi-Fi network’s QR code.
4. Share the QR code:You can share the QR code with others through various methods, such as email, text message, or by saving it as an image and sharing it, according to Google Fiber.
5. Scan the QR code:The recipient can then use their phone’s camera or a QR code reader app to scan the code and connect to your Wi-Fi network.