WiFi QR Code Decoder Paste Text, Get SSID & Password
It usually starts with WIFI:T: — paste the whole thing, we'll separate the network name and password for you.
Pasted a code that starts with WIFI:T:? Here's what it means
When you scan a WiFi QR code with a generic scanner (like Google Lens or a QR app), you often get raw text such as WIFI:T:WPA2;S:HomeNetwork;P:Secret123;H:false;; instead of a connection prompt. That text is not a link — it's the standard WiFi QR format, and every part has a meaning:
WIFI:— the required prefix that tells devices this is a WiFi credential, not normal text.T:WPA2;— the security type. Common values areWPA,WPA2,WPA3,WEP, ornopassfor open networks.S:— the SSID, which is the network name your device searches for. This is the value most people mistake for the password.P:— the actual WiFi password you type into the password field.H:false;;— the hidden-network flag, ending with the required double semicolon;;that closes the string.
So in WIFI:T:WPA2;S:CafeGuest;P:coffee2026;;, the network name is CafeGuest and the password is coffee2026. Paste your own string into the decoder above and it will separate the SSID and password for you, then rebuild a scannable QR so any phone can join without typing anything.
How to Use This WiFi QR Text Decoder
- Paste raw QR text — scan the QR with any app that shows raw text, copy it, paste here. Format: WIFI:T:WPA;S:NetworkName;P:Password;;
- Or upload an image — upload a photo or screenshot of the QR code and the decoder reads it directly.
- Read the result — SSID, password, and security type appear instantly in plain text.
Last reviewed: July 25, 2026.
1. Scan the WiFi QR code with any app (Google Lens, camera, QR reader). If it shows text starting with WIFI:T: — copy that text.
2. Paste it into the box above, or click Paste from clipboard. Decoding happens automatically.
3. Read the results: the blue card is the network name (SSID), the green card is the WiFi password. Copy either with one click.
4. To connect another phone with zero typing, point its camera at the rebuilt QR code shown under the results — it joins the network instantly.
What this WiFi QR decoder does
When you scan a WiFi QR code with Google Lens or a generic QR app, you often get raw text like WIFI:T:WPA2;S:HomeNetwork;P:Secret123;H:false;; instead of a connection prompt. That string is the standard WiFi QR format — and this tool reads it for you. Paste the text and it instantly separates the network name (SSID) from the WiFi password, shows the security type, and rebuilds a clean, scannable QR code so any phone can join without typing.
When to use it
You scanned a code and got confusing text. The decoder shows exactly which part is the network name (S:) and which is the password (P:) — the two fields people mix up most.
You need the password on a laptop or desktop. A computer can't scan a QR code on its own screen. Decode the string here, copy the password, and log in manually.
A guest QR code scans but won't connect. The decoder automatically flags the usual faults: a missing ;; terminator, stray spaces inside the SSID or password, unescaped special characters, and security-type mismatches like WPA vs WPA2.
You want to move WiFi from one device to another. Paste on the laptop, then point a phone's camera at the rebuilt QR on screen — it connects instantly.
Why it's safe
Everything runs in your browser. The string you paste is never uploaded, stored, or sent to any server — you could disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the decoder would still work.
Related
Want the full field-by-field breakdown of WIFI:, T:, S:, P: and H:? Read the WiFi QR code format guide. Only have a photo or screenshot of the code? Run it through the screenshot QR scanner first, then paste the result here.
Which part is the password — S: or P:?
S: is the SSID, the network name your device searches for. P: is the password you type in. In WIFI:T:WPA2;S:CafeGuest;P:coffee2026;; the network is CafeGuest and the password is coffee2026.
Why does my phone show text instead of connecting?
Third-party QR apps and Google Lens often display the raw string instead of triggering the WiFi handler. Paste that string into the decoder above, then scan the rebuilt QR with your phone's native camera app — the native camera is what triggers auto-connect.
Is it safe to paste my WiFi password here?
Yes. The decoder runs entirely in your browser — nothing you paste is sent to our server, logged, or stored.
The code decodes fine but still won't connect. Why?
The three most common causes: a wrong security type (router uses WPA2, code says WPA), an extra space inside the SSID or password, or a hidden network missing H:true. The decoder shows a warning when it detects any of these.
Can I decode from a photo or screenshot instead of text?
Yes — run the image through our screenshot QR scanner first; it extracts the raw string, which you paste here.
Does it work with hidden and open networks?
Both. Hidden networks get a "Hidden network: yes" badge and the rebuilt QR keeps H:true so devices actively probe for it. Open networks (T:nopass) show "no password needed."