How to Create a WhatsApp Link (wa.me) with a Message, QR Code and Button

The short answer

A WhatsApp click-to-chat link looks like this:

https://wa.me/919876543210?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20order

• wa.me/ followed by your full international number (country code, no +, no spaces, no leading 0).
• Optional ?text= with a URL-encoded message that appears pre-typed.

The WhatsApp Link Generator builds the link, the QR code and a website button for you.

Why use a link instead of your number

• Customers do not need to save your contact.
• The pre-filled message tells you what they want (“price list”, “book appointment”).
• It works on phones, WhatsApp Web and the desktop app.
• You can track clicks if you put it behind a tracked link.

Where to put it

1. Instagram bio link or a link sticker in stories.
2. Facebook page button: set the action button to WhatsApp.
3. YouTube and TikTok descriptions for service businesses.
4. Google Business Profile website or messaging field.
5. Printed QR codes on packaging, receipts, menus and shop counters.

Combine it with other links on a page you own using the Link in Bio Builder.

Message templates that convert

• “Hi! I saw your post and I’d like to know more.”
• “Hello, I want to place an order.”
• “Hi, I’d like to book an appointment for ___.”
• “Can you share the price list?”

Different links for different posts (each with its own message) tell you which post brought the customer.

QR codes for offline

Download the QR from the generator, or make a styled one with the QR Code Generator. Test it with your phone before printing, keep dark-on-light contrast and leave a white margin around it.

FAQ

Does it work with WhatsApp Business? Yes.

Why does the link open the wrong number? Usually a missing country code or an extra leading 0.

Can I hide my number? No; a wa.me link always reveals the number to whoever opens the chat.

Is there a link limit? No, create as many links as you like.