WhatsApp link generator

Let customers start a WhatsApp chat in one tap

A WhatsApp link (using WhatsApp's official wa.me click-to-chat format) opens a chat with your number without the customer having to save you as a contact first. You can also prefill a message, like "Hi! I'd like to book a table", so people only have to press send.

Enter your phone number and an optional prefilled message, and the generator builds the link. WhatsApp supports simple formatting in messages, such as *bold* and _italic_.

Businesses put these links on websites, Instagram and TikTok bios, Google Business profiles, ads, email signatures and printed QR codes.

How to use the whatsapp link generator

1. Enter your phone number in international format, with the country code (for example 5491123456789). The plus sign, spaces, dashes, brackets and dots are removed automatically.
2. Write an optional prefilled message.
3. Generate the link.
4. Test it on your phone, then share it.

Examples

A booking link

Input:

Phone: 5491123456789
Message: Hi! I'd like to book a table for 2

Output:

https://wa.me/5491123456789?text=Hi!%20I'd%20like%20to%20book%20a%20table%20for%202

A number typed with spaces

Input: +54 9 11 2345-6789

Output: https://wa.me/5491123456789?text=...

Everything except the digits is removed, so the link points to the right number.

Common uses

• "Chat with us" buttons on websites and online stores.
• Bio links on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
• Order, booking or support links with a prefilled template.
• Click-to-WhatsApp ads and printed QR codes.
• Event registration or RSVP by message.

Tips and things to know

• Leave out leading zeros and local prefixes; use the full international number.
• Keep prefilled messages short and specific so customers know what to send.
• For a better business experience, use the WhatsApp Business app with a profile, catalog and quick replies.
• Track clicks by linking to a page with UTM tags from the UTM link generator, or offer email too with the mailto link generator.

Edge cases and limitations

• Leave the message empty if you only want the chat to open; WhatsApp then shows an empty text box.
• Emoji and accented letters in the message are encoded and arrive correctly.
• The link updates when you leave a field, so click outside the message box before copying.
• For a QR code, paste the finished link into any QR generator; customers scan it and land in the chat.

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a WhatsApp link?

Use the format https://wa.me/ followed by your full international number. This generator builds it and encodes your message.

Can I add a message to a WhatsApp link?

Yes. The prefilled message appears in the chat box when the link opens.

Does the person need to save my number?

No. The link opens a chat directly.

Why does my WhatsApp link say the number is invalid?

Usually the number is missing its country code or still has a leading 0 or local prefix. The plus sign, spaces, dashes and brackets are removed automatically, so +54 9 11 2345-6789 becomes 5491123456789.

Does it work on desktop?

Yes. It opens WhatsApp Desktop or WhatsApp Web.

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