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WhatsApp link generator
WhatsApp Link Generator (wa.me)
Turn your phone number into a click-to-chat link. Add an optional pre-filled message, copy the wa.me link and share it anywhere – or let people scan the QR code shown next to it.
Your wa.me link and QR code appear here.
How to create a WhatsApp link
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Enter your number in international format
Start with the country code, then the number without its leading zero. A UK mobile written as 07700 900123 becomes 447700900123.
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Add a message (optional)
Type the text that should appear in the chat box, such as “Hi, I'd like to book a table for Friday.” The sender can still edit it before sending.
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Copy the link or scan the QR code
Copy the wa.me link for bios, websites and emails, or scan the QR code with your phone to test it right away.
WhatsApp link format explained
Every click-to-chat link follows the same pattern: https://wa.me/ followed by the phone number, plus an optional ?text= part that carries the message.
Getting the number right is what makes the link work. Four rules cover almost every case:
- Country code first: 90 for Turkey, 44 for the UK, 49 for Germany, 1 for the US and Canada.
- No plus sign and no leading zeros: write 905321234567, not +90 0532 123 45 67 or 00905321234567.
- Digits only: remove spaces, dashes and brackets.
- Encoded message: spaces and special characters in the text are converted (a space becomes %20) so the link survives every app. The generator handles this for you.
The number must be on WhatsApp
The link only opens a chat if the number is registered with WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business. Otherwise people who tap it cannot start a conversation.
Does a landline work?
Yes, if the landline is registered with WhatsApp Business. The same format rules apply.
Where to use your WhatsApp link
A wa.me link turns any place where you can paste a URL into a direct line to you.
Website buttons
Put it behind a “Chat on WhatsApp” button on your contact, booking or product pages.
Email signatures
Offer customers a quicker channel than replying to a long email thread.
Ads and newsletters
Pre-fill a message that names the campaign, so you know where each conversation started.
Print, through a QR code
On flyers, packaging and shop windows, a QR code opens the same chat. Our WhatsApp QR code generator adds colors and print-ready downloads.
Tips for a WhatsApp link that gets replies
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Keep the pre-filled message short
One sentence that says what the person wants is enough. Long messages feel like spam and often get deleted before sending.
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Write it in the customer's voice
“Hi, I'm interested in the blue sofa” reads naturally. “Contact us for offers” does not.
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Use one link per purpose
Create separate links for sales, support and bookings with different messages, so you can sort incoming chats at a glance.
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Test on a phone and a computer
The link opens the WhatsApp app on phones and WhatsApp Web or the desktop app on computers. Try both before you publish it.
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Measure your campaigns
A wa.me link does not count clicks. Put it behind a dynamic QR code or a short link and follow the numbers in scan analytics.
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Be ready for the replies
Messages can arrive quickly once the link is out. WhatsApp Business greeting messages and quick replies help you answer without delay.
Printing your WhatsApp link?
Create a WhatsApp QR code with your colors and download PNG or SVG – free, without an account.
How do I create a WhatsApp link?
Enter your phone number with the country code and an optional message in the generator above. Copy the wa.me link it builds and share it anywhere.
What format should the phone number have?
Use the full international number as digits only: country code first, no plus sign, no leading zeros and no spaces. A Turkish mobile, for example, looks like 905321234567.
Can I add a pre-filled message?
Yes. The message appears in the chat box when the link opens, and the sender can change it before tapping send.
Does the link work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. Click-to-chat links work the same way for WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business numbers.
Do people need to save my number first?
No. The link opens a chat with your number directly, without adding you to their contacts.
Is the WhatsApp link generator free?
Yes. It is free and needs no account. The link is a plain web address, so it keeps working as long as your number is on WhatsApp.
Can I turn the link into a QR code?
Yes. The tool shows a QR code for your link right away. For custom colors and PNG or SVG downloads, use the WhatsApp QR code generator.
Why doesn't my WhatsApp link open a chat?
Check that the number includes the country code, has no zero right after it and is registered with WhatsApp. Spaces or symbols left in the number also break the link.
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