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WhatsApp link generator with QR code

Create a wa.me click-to-chat link for any WhatsApp number in the world, add a pre-filled message, and download a QR code for print. Free, no sign-up, and nothing you type leaves your browser.

Type it the way you would locally. Starting with + or 00 also works, in which case the country list is ignored.

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Examples:

What your customer sees

Hi! I found you on your website and would like to know more.

The message waits in the chat box. Your customer can edit it, then taps send.

Link format from WhatsApp's help page How to use click to chat. Country codes and number lengths from Google's libphonenumber data. Checked 7 November 2026.

How a WhatsApp link works

A click-to-chat link opens a WhatsApp chat with your number, on a phone or a computer, without the customer saving your number first. It has two parts:

  • The number: https://wa.me/ followed by your full number in international format. Leave out the plus sign, any leading zeros, brackets, spaces and dashes.
  • The message (optional): ?text= followed by the message, URL-encoded so spaces and symbols survive. For example, a space becomes %20.

So a UK number 07700 900123 with the message "Hi" becomes https://wa.me/447700900123?text=Hi. The generator does the conversion and the encoding for you.

Source: WhatsApp Help Center, How to use click to chat, checked 7 November 2026.

Number format by country

Most countries add a trunk prefix, usually 0, when you dial locally. That prefix is dropped in international format. A few countries work differently.

CountryWritten locallyIn the link
United Kingdom07700 900123447700900123
United States(201) 555-012312015550123
India098765 43210919876543210
United Arab Emirates050 123 4567971501234567
Brazil(11) 91234-56785511912345678
Germany0151 234567894915123456789
Italy (landline)06 1234 5678390612345678 (the 0 stays)
Russia8 912 345-67-8979123456789 (the 8 goes)

Example numbers only. Trunk prefixes from Google's libphonenumber metadata.

Where to use your WhatsApp link

  • Your website. Add a "Chat on WhatsApp" button next to your phone number or contact form. Copy the button code above.
  • Social profiles. Put the link in your Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or X bio, so one tap opens a chat.
  • Email signatures and invoices. Give customers a faster way to ask about an order or a bill.
  • Print. Put the QR code on packaging, receipts, menus, flyers, shop windows and event stands.
  • Campaigns. Use a different pre-filled message per ad, post or poster, such as "Hi, I saw your spring sale", so you can tell which one started the chat.

Tips for better results

  • Keep the message short. Shorter links make simpler QR codes that scan more easily when printed small.
  • Test before you print. Scan the printed QR code with two or three different phones before a large print run.
  • Say what happens next. Next to the QR code, add a line such as "Scan to chat with us on WhatsApp".
  • Answer quickly. A link invites a conversation. Plan who replies, and when.

When a link is not enough

A wa.me link works with any WhatsApp number: a personal account, the WhatsApp Business app or the WhatsApp Business API. It starts the chat, but it cannot answer it.

When chats grow, the WhatsApp Business API lets your whole team share one number in Conversations, a team inbox, routes chats to the right person, and lets an AI agent answer common questions at any hour. When a customer messages you first, a 24-hour customer service window opens. Meta's fees for replies and templates are explained in our WhatsApp pricing guide, and you can estimate them with the WhatsApp pricing calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is a WhatsApp click-to-chat link?

It is a link in the form wa.me/ followed by a full international phone number. It opens a WhatsApp chat with that number on a phone or computer, without the customer saving the number first. It can include a pre-filled message.

Do I need the WhatsApp Business API to use a wa.me link?

No. A wa.me link works with any WhatsApp number, including personal accounts and the WhatsApp Business app. The API helps when a team needs to answer many chats from one number.

How do I write my number in the link?

Use the full international format: country code, then the number, with no plus sign, leading zeros, brackets, spaces or dashes. For example, the UK number 07700 900123 becomes 447700900123.

Can customers change the pre-filled message?

Yes. The message appears in the chat box, and the customer can edit or delete it before tapping send.

Does the QR code expire?

No. The QR code simply contains your link, so it works as long as the number is on WhatsApp. If you change your number, create a new code.

Is my number stored when I use this tool?

No. The link and QR code are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to Unecast or stored.

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