To create a WhatsApp link that allows people to start a chat with you instantly without saving your number, you can follow these simple steps:
How to Create a WhatsApp Link
- Use the Basic wa.me Format
The basic WhatsApp link format is:
https://wa.me/
followed by your full phone number in international format (country code + number), but without the plus (+) sign or any zeroes at the start.
For example, if your number is +1 234 567 8900, your link will be:
https://wa.me/12345678900
- Add a Pre-filled Message (Optional)
You can add a message that will automatically appear in the chat box when someone clicks your link. To do this, append?text=
followed by your message with spaces replaced by%20
.
Example:
https://wa.me/12345678900?text=Hello%20I%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more
This message will appear in the chat input field for the user
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Generate Links Easily Using Online Tools
Several free online WhatsApp link generators simplify this process and provide additional features like QR codes:- Walink (create.wa.link): Generates free WhatsApp links with the wa.link domain and QR codes in under a minute, no registration needed. Offers premium options for branded links and analytics
* **AlvoChat:** Free link and QR code generator with future plans for analytics and link management
* **Respond.io:** Generates WhatsApp links and QR codes, supports marketing and lead capture
* **Chatarmin:** Creates wa.me links with optional pre-filled messages and QR codes
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Using WhatsApp Business App
If you use WhatsApp Business, you can generate a short link directly from the app:- Go to Business Tools > Short Link
- Copy and share your auto-generated link
- Optionally set a default message for customers to use
Summary
- Format your link as
https://wa.me/
+ your phone number (no + or 00). - Add
?text=
with URL-encoded message to include a pre-filled text. - Use free online tools like Walink or AlvoChat to generate links and QR codes quickly.
- WhatsApp Business app users can create and customize short links within the app.
This method allows you to share a clickable link on websites, social media, or marketing materials so customers or contacts can start chatting with you instantly without saving your number