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WhatsApp link generator
Do your customers have to save your number to message you, and many give up along the way? With a WhatsApp link, the chat opens in one click with the message already typed.
Fast. Simple. Accurate. And best of all, free.
- No sign-up
- Your data never leaves your browser
Instructions
Choose the country, enter your business's WhatsApp number and, if you like, the message your customers will send you.
Your WhatsApp link
Enter the number to generate the link.
For your Instagram bio: go to Edit profile, tap Links and then Add external link, paste the link and give it a title like "Order on WhatsApp". In stories, use the link sticker with the same link.
Accents and emojis work fine
The message is encoded so it arrives exactly as you wrote it.
For web and social media
Copy the link or the button code for your site.
What is a WhatsApp link and how does it help you sell more?
A WhatsApp link (wa.me/number) opens a chat with your business directly, without the customer having to save your number.
Put it in your Instagram and TikTok bio, your Google profile or your website, or turn it into a QR code for the counter.
Fewer steps between wanting to buy and talking to you: more closed sales.
The number, written correctly
Country code and number, digits only and no +: in Colombia, 57 plus the 10 digits. This generator cleans it up for you.
Track where they come from
Create one link per channel with a different greeting, like “I saw your ad on Instagram,” and you'll know which channel brings you customers.
Tiendana Enseña tip
Reply fast and with prices: that's how chat sales get closed
The link opens the conversation, but the sale is won in the first few minutes. A customer asking on WhatsApp is usually comparing other businesses at the same time, and almost always buys from the first one that answers clearly. Keep quick replies ready with prices, photos, payment methods and delivery times so you don't keep them waiting.
Reply with what the customer needs to decide, not just a "Hi, how can I help you?": price, availability and how to pay, all in the first message. And don't leave chats hanging: if someone asked and didn't buy, message them the next day with a specific question. That follow-up wins back sales you thought were lost.
Did you know?
A wa.me link works even if the person doesn't have your number saved, and you get their number as soon as they message you: every click can become a contact for your customer list.
Step by step
How to create a WhatsApp link for your business
Choose the country
Select the country of your WhatsApp number; the country you're visiting from is already selected.
Enter the number
Enter your business's WhatsApp number, without the country code and without leading zeros.
Add a message
Write the text you want your customers to send you; it can include accents and emojis.
Copy and test
Copy the link, open it with Test link to check it, and post it on your social media, your website, or your statuses.
We answer your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a WhatsApp link with a message?
Enter your number and message in this generator: it builds an https://wa.me/ link with your number in international format and the text encoded in the text parameter. Copy it and paste it wherever you want.
How do I write a Colombian number in a WhatsApp link?
Use the country code 57 followed by the 10-digit mobile number, with no +, spaces, or dashes. 300 123 4567 becomes https://wa.me/573001234567.
Do I need WhatsApp Business to use the link?
No. The link works with regular WhatsApp and with WhatsApp Business. Business adds selling tools like a catalog, quick replies, and a greeting message.
Why isn't my WhatsApp link working?
It's almost always the number: it has a +, spaces, a leading 0, or it's missing the country code. It also fails if that number doesn't have an active WhatsApp account. Test the link before you post it.
Can I use emojis and accents in the link's message?
Yes. The generator encodes the text so accents, ñ, symbols, and emojis arrive intact. If you build the link by hand without encoding it, the message may arrive cut off or with odd symbols.
How do I add the WhatsApp link to my Instagram?
In Edit profile, go to Links, tap Add external link, and paste the link. In your stories, you can use the link sticker with the same link.
Does the customer have to save my number to message me?
No. Tapping the link opens a chat with you even if they don't have your number saved. And you get their number as soon as they message you.
Does the WhatsApp link expire?
No. As long as the number has WhatsApp, the link keeps working. If you change your number, create a new link and replace it everywhere you posted it.
Can I turn the WhatsApp link into a QR code?
Yes. Copy the link and turn it into a QR code with Tiendana's QR code generator. Print it on your counter, menu, or packaging, and customers message you just by scanning it.
What is wa.me?
It's WhatsApp's official domain for click-to-chat links. A wa.me link followed by a number opens a chat with that number in the app or on WhatsApp Web.
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