How to create a WhatsApp link
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Choose your country and type your WhatsApp number. Local format is fine — the tool adds the country code and removes the leading 0, spaces and dashes.
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Optionally write the message you want customers to start with, such as “Hi! I'd like a price for…”.
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Copy the wa.me link, or copy the HTML if you're adding it to a website.
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Click “Test link” to check it opens the right chat before you share it.
What a WhatsApp link looks like
WhatsApp's click-to-chat links use the format https://wa.me/<number>. The number must be in full international format: country code first, with no plus sign, leading zeros, brackets or dashes. A Sri Lankan mobile number 077 123 4567, for example, becomes https://wa.me/94771234567.
To pre-fill a message, add ?text= followed by the URL-encoded message. Spaces become %20 and symbols like & and ? are encoded too — the generator does this for you so the link doesn't break.
Where to use your WhatsApp link
- Instagram, TikTok and Facebook bios, and link-in-bio pages
- “Contact us” buttons on your website and online store
- Email signatures, newsletters and invoices
- Ads and boosted posts that should start a conversation
- Printed menus, flyers and packaging — pair it with a QR code
Good to know
- The pre-filled message only appears in the customer's message box. They still choose whether to send it.
- Links work with personal and WhatsApp Business app numbers, on phones and WhatsApp Web.
- Anyone with the link can start a chat, so share business numbers rather than private ones.
Frequently asked questions
Is this WhatsApp link generator free?
Yes. It's free, needs no account, and runs entirely in your browser — the number and message you type aren't sent to InboxCRM.
Do I include the + or country code?
Include the country code but not the plus sign. Pick your country in the tool and type your local number; it builds the correct international format for you.
Can I make a WhatsApp link without a phone number?
Yes. https://wa.me/?text=your%20message opens WhatsApp with the message ready and lets the person choose who to send it to. It's useful for share buttons, but not for contacting a business.
Do WhatsApp links expire?
No. A wa.me link keeps working as long as the number is registered on WhatsApp. If you change numbers, generate a new link.
Can I track clicks on a WhatsApp link?
wa.me links don't include analytics. Some businesses place the link behind their own redirect or link shortener to count clicks, then use a pre-filled message to see which campaign a chat came from.