WhatsApp Link Generator
Create your free wa.me link in seconds: pick your country, type your WhatsApp number, and add an optional pre-filled message. This WhatsApp link generator runs entirely in your browser — copy your link, test it, or turn it straight into a QR code.
What is a wa.me link?
A wa.me link is WhatsApp’s click-to-chat link: https://wa.me/ followed by a phone number in international format, digits only. Anyone who taps it lands in a WhatsApp chat with that number, without saving it first, on their phone or on WhatsApp Web. It works for regular WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business numbers alike.
How to create a WhatsApp link
- Enter your number. Pick your country and type your WhatsApp number under “Your WhatsApp number”, the way you’d normally write it.
- Add a message (optional). Type the message you want customers to start with under “Pre-filled message”.
- Copy, test or make a QR code. Your wa.me link appears instantly: copy it, test it, or turn it into a QR code.
- Share it. Paste the link into your Instagram bio or link-in-bio page, your website or your email signature.
Why put a WhatsApp link in your Instagram bio?
For many small businesses — especially shops, restaurants, and service providers — sales don't happen in a checkout, they happen in a chat. A customer sees your product on Instagram, has one question, and orders the moment you answer it. A wa.me link removes every step in between: no saving your number, no searching for your profile, just tap → chat.
Instagram lets you add up to five links to your bio, but one link that leads to everything is still the simplest setup. The common fix is a free link-in-bio page that holds your WhatsApp link next to your products, menu, and other channels — so one bio link covers everything. That's the Instagram bio → WhatsApp funnel, and it lets you take orders without a website.
How the wa.me format works
The format is strict but simple: https://wa.me/<number>, where the number is your full international number in digits only — no +, no spaces, no dashes, no leading zeros. Add ?text= with a URL-encoded message and WhatsApp pre-fills it in the customer's chat box. This generator handles both rules for you automatically. For the full breakdown with examples and common mistakes, read What is a wa.me link?
Examples
| Number as you’d write it | wa.me link |
|---|---|
| UK mobile: 07700 900123 | https://wa.me/447700900123 |
| US or Canada: (202) 555-0123 | https://wa.me/12025550123 |
| With a message: “Hi, I’d like to order” | https://wa.me/447700900123?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20order |
The numbers are fictional (Ofcom’s drama range and the US 555-01xx range). The country code replaces the leading 0 and the + is dropped.
What to write in your pre-filled message
A good pre-filled message lowers the barrier to that first customer text. Keep it short and let them just hit send:
- "Hi! I'd like to place an order."
- "Hello — I saw your page on Instagram and have a question about a product."
- "Hi, is this item available?"
Once your link is ready, you can also turn it into a QR code for packaging, table cards, or your shop counter.
Frequently asked questions
What is a wa.me link?
A wa.me link is WhatsApp's official "click to chat" link. It looks like https://wa.me/15551234567 — the number in international format, digits only, no plus sign. Anyone who taps it lands directly in a WhatsApp chat with you, without saving your number first. You can also append a pre-filled message with ?text=.
Does a wa.me link work if they haven’t saved my number?
Yes. Tapping the link opens a chat with your number straight away; the person doesn’t need to save your number first.
How do I add a message to a wa.me link?
Add ?text= and your message, URL-encoded, after the number: https://wa.me/447700900123?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20order. The generator above does the encoding for you when you fill in the pre-filled message.
Is this WhatsApp link generator free?
Yes — completely free, with no signup. The link is generated in your browser as you type; your number is never sent to our servers.
Why is there no + in the number?
That's the wa.me format: the full international number with digits only — no plus sign, no spaces, no dashes, and no leading zeros. Type your number normally above and the tool formats it correctly for you.
Does it work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. A wa.me link opens a chat with whatever WhatsApp account is registered on that number — the regular app or WhatsApp Business. Nothing extra to configure.
Where should I put my WhatsApp link?
The highest-value spot is your Instagram bio, so followers can message you in one tap. Instagram allows up to 5 bio links, but most businesses put their WhatsApp link on a free link-in-bio page together with their products and other links, then put that page in the bio.
Save this link where customers can find it
Put your WhatsApp link on a free MinglyLink page — next to your products, menu, and socials — and share one link in your Instagram bio.
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