Start conversations and boost engagement with WhatsApp chat links

Why WhatsApp chat links?

Your customers or prospects can contact you conveniently via WhatsApp using chat links from digital touchpoints, such as your website, social media, e-mail newsletters, and digital ads. 

How do these chat links work?

This tool works for all your WhatsApp numbers by generating wa.me chat links. Set up welcome messages that trigger your chatbot or automatically forward to the right department.

Using the link generator

Using the tool is free and we're not saving your number for any marketing purposes. Just create your link and lead your customers into your WhatsApp customer journey.

WhatsApp Link Generator

Create WhatsApp chat links

Enter your WhatsApp number along with your country code (without the "+" symbol). For instance, if your country code is +91 and your WhatsApp number is 235774154, just type 91235774154.

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FAQs

What is a WhatsApp link or a WhatsApp click-to-chat link?

With this feature, your customers can join your WhatsApp chat quickly and directly, without having to save a phone number. To do this, you create a link that you can share with your customers online and offline.

Learn more: Click-to-chat: Everything you need to know!

What does a WhatsApp link look like?

It starts with wa.me/ followed by your phone number. It might also have a pre-filled message at the end that’s encoded in a URL format.

What happens when someone clicks on the WhatsApp link?

When a WhatsApp link is clicked, it opens a chat window in the WhatsApp mobile app or on WhatsApp web, allowing customers to chat with you directly.

Where can I use the WhatsApp link?

Share your WhatsApp link wherever you have customer contact. On your website with buttons, in your newsletter, in social media posts, in the e-mail footer: use it anywhere your customers might come in contact with you.

What does Wa.me link mean?

Wa.me is short for "WhatsApp me", as in: message me directly on WhatsApp.

Is there a fee for creating a WhatsApp link?

Creating WhatsApp links is completely free of charge.

What are Click-to-WhatsApp ads?

These are ad formats offered specifically by Meta. With these ads, you add a button with the label "Send message" to your ads on Facebook or Instagram. With your click, users land directly in your company's WhatsApp chat.

Learn more: Click-to-WhatsApp ads: This is how it works!

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