Practical guide and verification
The payload must match the network settings
A Wi-Fi QR code encodes network name, security type and credentials in a structured payload. A typo in the SSID or an incorrect security mode can produce a perfectly scannable code that still cannot join the network.
Special characters need correct escaping
Names and passwords can contain punctuation that has structural meaning in Wi-Fi QR payloads. The generator must escape those characters correctly rather than simply concatenating fields.
Common mistake
Treat the QR image like a password-bearing credential. Anyone who can scan or copy it may obtain the network access information encoded inside.