You do not need to type out a long Wi-Fi password every time someone wants to connect to your network. Most modern Android phones can create a QR code that another phone can scan to join the same Wi-Fi network.
This guide explains how to share a Wi-Fi password on Android, including Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones, how to share saved networks, and what to do if the Wi-Fi sharing option is missing.
Quick Answer
On most Android phones, open Settings > Network & internet > Internet, tap your connected Wi-Fi network, and choose Share. Verify your identity if asked. Android will display a QR code that another phone can scan to connect to the network.
How to Share Wi-Fi Password on Android
The exact menu names vary slightly between Android manufacturers, but the process is usually similar.
- Connect your Android phone to the Wi-Fi network you want to share.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Network & internet.
- Tap Internet.
- Tap the connected Wi-Fi network or the settings icon beside it.
- Tap Share.
- Verify your fingerprint, face, PIN, or screen lock if requested.
- A Wi-Fi QR code will appear.
- Have the other person scan the QR code with their phone.
Google documents this built-in method in its official Android Wi-Fi guide.
If your phone is connected to Wi-Fi but the internet itself is not working, fix that first using our Android Wi-Fi connected but no internet guide.
How to Share Wi-Fi Password on Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy phones can also generate a QR code for the Wi-Fi network you are currently using.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Make sure you are connected to the network you want to share.
- Tap the settings icon beside the connected network.
- Tap QR code.
- Unlock or authenticate the phone if required.
- Show the QR code to the other person.
They can scan the code from their phone and connect without manually entering the Wi-Fi password.
Samsung explains this feature in its official Wi-Fi password sharing guide.
How to Share Wi-Fi Password on Google Pixel
On a Google Pixel, use these steps:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Network & internet.
- Tap Internet.
- Find the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
- Tap the settings icon beside the network.
- Tap Share.
- Verify your identity if prompted.
- The Pixel will display a QR code for the network.
You can also access Wi-Fi sharing from Quick Settings on supported Pixel phones.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Tap Internet.
- Tap Share Wi-Fi when available.
- Authenticate if requested.
- Show the generated QR code to the other device.
Google provides the current Pixel instructions in its official Pixel Wi-Fi support guide.
How the Other Person Connects to Your Wi-Fi
Once your Android phone displays the QR code, the other person usually does not need to type anything.
- Open the Camera app on the second phone.
- Point the camera at the Wi-Fi QR code.
- Wait for the Wi-Fi network prompt to appear.
- Tap the prompt.
- Confirm that you want to join the network.
On some Android phones, the QR scanner is also available from Quick Settings or Google Lens.
If someone sends you the QR code as an image instead of showing it on another screen, see our guide to scanning a QR code from a screenshot on Android.
How to Share a Saved Wi-Fi Network
You may also be able to share a Wi-Fi network that your Android phone remembers even when you are not currently connected to it.
On many Android phones:
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & internet > Internet.
- Open Saved networks.
- Select the Wi-Fi network.
- Tap Share.
- Authenticate if requested.
If your manufacturer does not provide a Share option for saved networks, connect to the network first and then check its Wi-Fi settings again.
Can You See the Actual Wi-Fi Password on Android?
On some Android phones, the actual Wi-Fi password may be displayed together with or underneath the sharing QR code. Other devices may show only the QR code.
The behavior depends on the phone manufacturer and Android implementation.
You do not need to reveal the actual text password when QR sharing is available. The other device can simply scan the code and connect.
What If the Wi-Fi Share Option Is Missing?
If you cannot find Share or QR code, try these checks.
Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi
Some phones only display the QR-sharing option for the network currently connected to the device.
Open the network details
Do not only tap the Wi-Fi toggle. Tap the Wi-Fi network name or the settings icon beside the connected network.
Search Settings
Use the Settings search box and search for:
- Wi-Fi
- Share Wi-Fi
- QR code
- Internet
Restart the phone
If the feature normally appears but has suddenly disappeared, restart Android and check again.
Check for a system update
Install an available stable Android or manufacturer update if your phone's Wi-Fi settings are behaving incorrectly.
If the larger problem is that your phone repeatedly loses its Wi-Fi connection, use our Android Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting troubleshooting guide.
What If the Wi-Fi QR Code Does Not Work?
If the second phone scans the code but cannot connect, check the following:
- Make sure the QR code belongs to the correct Wi-Fi network.
- Confirm that the first phone can currently use the network.
- Move both phones closer to the router.
- Increase the brightness of the phone displaying the QR code.
- Clean the second phone's camera lens.
- Restart Wi-Fi on the second phone.
- Forget the network on the second phone and scan again.
- Restart the router if several devices cannot connect.
If the QR code scans correctly but the network itself has no internet connection, the problem is with Wi-Fi or the router rather than the QR-sharing feature.
Is Sharing Wi-Fi by QR Code Safe?
QR-code sharing is convenient because you do not need to say or type your Wi-Fi password in front of someone.
However, anyone who can successfully use or save the QR code may be able to join that network, so treat the code similarly to the Wi-Fi password itself.
For better security:
- Only share your network with people you trust.
- Do not publicly post your Wi-Fi QR code.
- Use a guest Wi-Fi network for visitors when your router supports one.
- Change the Wi-Fi password if a sharing code is exposed publicly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I share my Wi-Fi password from Android?
Open your Wi-Fi settings, select the connected network, and tap Share. After you verify your identity, Android can display a QR code that another device can scan.
Can I share Wi-Fi without telling someone the password?
Yes. Android's QR-code sharing feature lets another compatible device join the network without you manually typing or saying the password.
Where is the Wi-Fi QR code on Samsung?
Open Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, tap the settings icon beside your connected network, and look for QR code.
Can an iPhone scan an Android Wi-Fi QR code?
Compatible phones that can recognize standard Wi-Fi QR codes may be able to scan the code and offer to join the network. The available behavior depends on the receiving device.
Can I share a Wi-Fi network that I am not connected to?
Some Android phones let you open Saved networks and generate sharing information for a previously saved network. Other phones require you to connect to the network first.
Why does Android ask for my fingerprint or PIN before showing the QR code?
The QR code provides access to a Wi-Fi network, so Android may require you to verify your identity before revealing the network-sharing information.
Does the other person need a QR scanner app?
Usually not. Many modern Android phones can scan Wi-Fi QR codes using the Camera app, Google Lens, or a built-in QR scanner.
Does sharing Wi-Fi by QR code change my password?
No. Creating or scanning the QR code does not change the router's Wi-Fi password. It simply provides another way for a compatible device to join the network.
Final Thoughts
The easiest way to share a Wi-Fi password on Android is to use the built-in QR code feature. Open the connected network's settings, choose Share or QR code, verify your identity, and let the other person scan the code.
Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones both provide built-in Wi-Fi sharing, although the exact menu names can differ. If the sharing option is missing or the QR code does not connect properly, check the network connection, restart the phone, and troubleshoot the Wi-Fi connection before changing your password.