To share your Wi-Fi network password from your MacBook with others using a QR code, you need to access the network details within your system settings.
Sharing your Wi-Fi network via a QR code from your MacBook allows friends and family to join your network easily without needing to type in a long password. This is a convenient feature built into macOS.
Steps to Generate a Wi-Fi QR Code on MacBook
The process involves finding the saved Wi-Fi network details and generating a visual QR code that can be scanned by another device.
Here's how you can do it based on available macOS features:
- Go to the Wi-Fi network in Passwords: Navigate to the section of your macOS settings where saved network passwords are stored. This is typically found within System Settings (or System Preferences) under 'Passwords'.
- Locate your Wi-Fi Network: Find the name of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to or have previously connected to and saved.
- Click Show Network QR Code: Once you have selected the specific Wi-Fi network from the list of saved passwords, look for an option that says "Show Network QR Code". Clicking this option will display a QR code on your screen.
This generated QR code contains the network's name (SSID) and password.
How Others Can Join Using the QR Code
Once the QR code is displayed on your MacBook screen, others can scan it using:
- Their smartphone camera (iOS and many Android devices automatically detect Wi-Fi QR codes).
- A dedicated QR code scanner app.
Scanning the code will prompt their device to automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network without requiring them to manually enter the password.
This method is designed for sharing your network from your MacBook, making it simple for visitors to get online. Your MacBook acts as the generator of the QR code for your network credentials.
