Net
The network name
Write it exactly as the phone shows it. Network names are case-sensitive, so "BeachHouse" and "beachhouse" are two different names.
What to put on it
What an Airbnb WiFi sign needs.
Keep the sign short. Guests read it from a table or a wall, often with a phone already in one hand.
Key
The password
Use a clear font and enough space. In many fonts, O and 0, or l, I and 1, look the same. Every character must stay readable, also on a long password.
QR
A Wi-Fi QR code
Guests point the camera at the code and tap Join. There is no typing and no wrong letter. Keep the name and password in text too, for laptops and TVs.
Help
One line of help
"Open the camera and point it at the code." If guests may need to restart the router, say where it is.
Title
A welcome title
"Welcome to the Lake Cabin" makes the card part of the home, and tells guests that the card is for them.
Host
How to get help
Add a short footer, for example "WiFi problems? Message us in the Airbnb app." Guests then know what to do first.
Where to put it
Put the sign where guests look first.
Most guests look for the WiFi in the first ten minutes. Put the sign on that path, and put a second copy where they use the internet most.
Size and printing
Pick a size, then print it to scan.
A WiFi card for Airbnb does not need to be large. It needs a QR code that the camera can read from an arm's length away.
How guests scan
Guests join with the camera. No app needed.
A Wi-Fi QR code holds the network name, the security type and the password. The phone reads them and joins the network.
Safety
Use a guest network, and keep the sign inside.
A WiFi sign shows the password to every guest. Set up the network for that, and the sign is safe to leave out.
Guest network
Many routers can make a separate guest network. Guests get the internet, but not your cameras, smart locks or own devices.
New password
Change the password when you need to, for example once a year. The old QR code then stops working, so print a new sign.
Long password
A long random password is safer. Guests scan it, so the length does not matter to them.
Inside only
Put the sign where only guests see it. Do not put it in a window or at the street door.
Make one in a few minutes
Make an Airbnb WiFi sign with Wi-Fi QR.
Wi-Fi QR makes the QR code and the printable sign together, on your iPhone or iPad. Your network details stay on your device.
1
Get the app
Install Wi-Fi QR from the App Store. It is free for iOS 17 or later, with no account and no ads.
2
Add the network
Type the name and password, or tap Scan Router Sticker. Choose WPA or WEP. The editor checks both fields before you save.
3
Pick a style
Classic, Code Only, Gallery Placard, Concierge Ledger, Signal Grid or Ink-Safe Editorial.
4
Pick a size and add text
4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, A4 or US Letter. Add your own title and footer. Long passwords shrink and wrap to fit.
5
Print or share
Tap Print in the share sheet, or share the PDF for your welcome book or a print shop.
6
Test it
Scan the printed sign with an iPhone and an Android phone before the next guest arrives.
FAQ
Airbnb WiFi sign questions.
What should an Airbnb WiFi sign include?
The network name, the password, a Wi-Fi QR code and one line that tells guests to scan the code with the phone camera. A welcome title and a short footer are optional.
Do guests need an app to scan a WiFi QR code?
No. The iPhone Camera app and most Android cameras read Wi-Fi QR codes. Guests point the camera at the code and tap Join or Connect.
What size should an Airbnb WiFi card be?
A 4 x 6 in or 5 x 7 in card fits a frame on a table, a shelf or a wall. Use A4 or US Letter for a page in the welcome book or house manual.
Is it safe to put the WiFi password on a sign?
Yes, if you use a guest network and keep the sign inside the home, where only guests see it. Change the password when you need to, and print a new sign.
Does the QR code still work after I change the password?
No. The QR code holds the password. After each change, make a new code and print a new sign.
Is an app better than a Canva or Etsy WiFi sign template?
With a template, you make the QR code in a different tool and paste it in. Wi-Fi QR makes the code from your network details and puts it on the sign, so the code and the text always agree.
Can I make an Airbnb WiFi sign for free?
Yes. Wi-Fi QR is free on iPhone and iPad, with no ads, no account and no in-app purchases.