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Do you want to know how to scan a Wi-Fi QR code on your Windows PC? Then you're at the right place.
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Here is a detailed guide on how to do that. This is Windows Club.
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Our world now is filled with QR codes. While some of its more common uses,
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like scanning to make online payments are privy to most people, one can also use them
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to connect to an active Wi-Fi network. So, if you want to scan a Wi-Fi QR code,
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here is how to do so. Let’s get started.
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Method: Use Wi-Fi QR Code Scanner Microsoft Store App
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Connecting a smartphone to a Wi-Fi network using a QR code is simple.
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But to do this, you will need a third-party QR code scanner since
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most smartphone cameras are equipped with a QR code scanner in their camera app.
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Here, we will be using the Wi-Fi QR Code Scanner app, which you can get from the Microsoft Store.
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The Wi-Fi QR Code Scanner allows you to scan and generate standard Wi-Fi QR Codes.
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The process is very straightforward. If you want to connect to Wi-Fi using a QR
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code from some other device, you have to get to that QR code first.
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From your smartphone, go to Settings. Then select Wi-Fi.
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Tap on the Wi-Fi you are connected and here you should get the QR Code. These
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QR codes are often provided by your ISP or in public settings that offer Wi-Fi.
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Now, open the Wi-Fi QR Code Scanner app on your PC.
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If you have the ‘Scan Code’ option selected here, this would automatically open the webcam
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integrated into your computer. Now place the QR Code you just
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generated in front of the webcam and once scanned, you should get the Connect option.
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Click on it. Next, go to the
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Create Code tab and put in the credentials of your Wi-Fi network, like its name, Authentication Type,
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password, and you’ll create a code that can then be used to connect to other devices.
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If you’re using a separately attached webcam on your computer, then Choose Select Camera on the
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bottom-left corner of the ‘Scan Code’ setting. From the options select the camera you want.
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If you go to the View Stored Wi-Fi Profiles you can see all the Wi-Fi networks, you’d previously
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connected to. Their information is saved for you to reconnect with them later with ease.
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The app uses de facto standards for your code scanning and generating experience,
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which is normally used for apps of this kind. This allows you to scan QR codes
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generated by other apps as well as use the QR codes generated on them elsewhere.
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So, that's it. Subscribe to The Windows Club for all
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your tech solutions related to Windows. Thanks for watching.
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