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How to Share WiFi on Android With a QR Code

On Android 10 or later, share your Wi-Fi by opening Settings, Connections, Wi-Fi, tapping the settings icon next to your network, tapping the QR code icon, and letting your guest scan it with their…

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Android'de WiFi Ayarları Hızlı Şekilde Nasıl Paylaşılır?

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  1. On Android 10 and later, you can share a Wi-Fi network by generating a QR code from Settings, Connections, Wi-Fi, the network's Settings icon and the QR code icon at the bottom left.

  2. Android may ask you to confirm with a fingerprint, PIN or pattern before showing the Wi-Fi QR code, which you can share via quick share options or the Share button.

  3. To join, a guest opens the Camera app and holds the phone over the QR code, or uses Settings, Network & internet, Wi-Fi, Add network with the QR code icon.

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A friend you love very much, a relative you haven't seen for a long time, or a guest may have come to visit you at home and may want to use the wifi in your house. In that case, if the password is complicated, it will be a bit hard for them to remember it. Instead of saying the password, there is a very simple method that will make things easier for both you and your guest. With new Android versions, you can share the details with the other person. There is a quick shortcut option to create a QR code that you can display on your phone screen with a single tap. Your guest will be able to scan the code on their phone to connect to your wifi network right away. So let's look at the answer to how to do Android wifi sharing.

Android phone showing a Wi-Fi QR code to share with a guestHow Do You Quickly Share WiFi Settings on Android?

To share Wi-Fi on Android 10 or later, open Settings, Connections, Wi-Fi, tap the settings icon next to your network, tap the QR code icon and let your guest scan it.

Creating a QR Code

If you have a phone running Android 10 or a later version, you can follow these steps:

  • Pull down the notifications and press and hold the Wi-Fi icon, or tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
  • Tap the Settings icon to the right of the network you want to send.
  • Press the QR code icon in the bottom left corner of your screen.
  • You may need to confirm with a fingerprint scan or a PIN or pattern. After this, a QR code will appear on your phone screen. You can open the quick share options to share the QR code with nearby devices, or press the "Share" option to share it through other channels.

Scanning the QR Code and Connecting to the WiFi Network

  • Open the Camera app and hold your phone over the QR code for a few seconds.
  • A link or notification containing the name of the network you are trying to join will open. You just need to tap it to log in to the Wi-Fi network.
  • Or tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
  • At the bottom of the list, an option that says Add network with a blue QR code icon on the right will appear. Press the option and align the scanner.

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How Do You Quickly Share WiFi Settings on Android?

To share Wi-Fi on Android 10 or later, open Settings, Connections, Wi-Fi, tap the settings icon next to your network, tap the QR code icon and let your guest scan it. If you have a phone running Android 10 or a later version, you can follow these steps: Open the Camera app and hold your phone over the QR code for a few seconds. • A link or notification containing the name of the network you are trying to join will open. You just need to tap it to log in to the Wi-Fi network. • Or tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. • At the bottom of the list, an option that says Add network with a blue QR code icon on the right will appear. Press the option and align the scanner.

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