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WhatsApp link generator

Create a wa.me link with a ready message.

With area code. You can also paste the full number starting with +.
0 of 1000 characters

The number and the message stay on your device: the link is built in your browser and nothing is sent to our servers.

Your link

Enter the phone number to get the link here.

What it does

A WhatsApp link is a web address in the official wa.me format that opens a chat with your number. You can add a message so the conversation starts with the right context.

Paste it in your Instagram bio, on your website, in emails or in ads. Anyone who taps it on a phone goes straight to the chat; on a computer, WhatsApp Web or the desktop app opens.

You can test the link before sharing it and, when you need it on paper, show the QR code of the same link.

How to use

  1. Choose the country and type the number with the area code.
  2. Write the message the chat should start with, if you want one.
  3. Copy the link with the copy button.
  4. Open the test link to check the chat and message.
  5. Open the QR code section if you also want a printable code.

Examples

  • A “Talk to us” button on a small business website.
  • The link in an Instagram bio with “I saw your profile and want to know more”.
  • An email signature that opens customer service.

Frequently asked questions

Is the wa.me link official?

Yes. wa.me is WhatsApp’s own click-to-chat address, so the link works on phones and computers without extra apps.

Does the link expire?

No. The link only depends on the number staying active on WhatsApp.

Can I use the link in ads?

Yes. You can use it as the destination of ads and buttons. Adding a different message per campaign helps you tell where each conversation came from.

Why is the QR code not shown for a long message?

A long message can make the link too big for a QR code. The link itself still works; shorten the message if you need the printed code.

Does the person need my number saved?

No. The link opens the chat even if the number is not in their contacts.

Privacy and permanence

The link is built in your browser: the number and the message are not sent to our servers. Opening or testing the link hands them to WhatsApp, and the link works as long as the number stays active.