Insert your SD card into your computer and copy the wpa_nf file into the boot partition.

Save the file with the name: wpa_nf(the file name should be exactly like this).

The SSID is nothing but Service Set IDentifier and is your network’s name.

Now replace YOURSSID and YOURPASSWORD with your WiFi network name and password respectively.

First, you need to open a text editor (like Notepad) on your computer and copy the following code into it.Ĭtrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev.

This file will hold the WiFi credentials and tell the Pi to connect automatically at the next booting. However, it also works with an older sd card that you used on any other wireless network.Īll you need to do here is to create a raspberry pi wifi setup wpa_supplicant file and copy it to your SD card. This method is applicable if you have just flashed your SD card and want to connect it with WiFi in its first boot. Here we going headless mode means we are not gonna use or need a monitor/ display connected to your Pi. Raspberry Pi WiFi Setup in Headless Mode Method 1: Using wpa_supplicant File

Method 2: Configure WiFi using Welcome Wizard.

Raspberry Pi WiFi Setup in Headless Mode.

Raspberry pi zero headless setup wifi