WhatsApp Link Generator

WhatsApp Link Generator

WhatsApp Link Generator

Usage Instructions:

Objective: Generate a WhatsApp link to start a chat with a specific phone number and optionally include a pre-written message.

Steps:

  1. Enter Phone Number: Provide the phone number with the country code (e.g., 15551234567 for a US number).
  2. Enter Message: Optionally, type a message you want to send when the chat opens (e.g., "Hello, I'd like to inquire about...").
  3. Click "Generate Link": The WhatsApp link will be generated and displayed below.
  4. Click the Link: This will open WhatsApp with the phone number and message pre-filled.

To create a WhatsApp link that allows users to start a chat with a specific phone number directly, you can use a special URL format provided by WhatsApp. This format can be used to generate a link that opens WhatsApp with a pre-filled phone number, and optionally, a custom message.

Creating a WhatsApp Number Link

Basic Format

The basic URL format to start a chat with a phone number is:

https://wa.me/<phone_number>
  • <phone_number>: The phone number in international format without any spaces, plus signs, or dashes.

Example

If the phone number is +1 234-567-8901, the URL would be:

https://wa.me/12345678901

Including a Pre-Filled Message

You can also include a pre-filled message by appending a query parameter to the URL:

https://wa.me/<phone_number>?text=<encoded_message>
  • <encoded_message>: The message should be URL-encoded to handle spaces and special characters.

Example with Pre-Filled Message

If you want to send the message “Hello, I have a question,” you need to URL-encode the message:

  • Message: Hello, I have a question
  • URL-encoded message: Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question

So, the URL would be:

https://wa.me/12345678901?text=Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question

HTML Example

Here’s how you might create a clickable WhatsApp link in HTML:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>WhatsApp Link Example</title>
<style>
.whatsapp-link {
display: inline-block;
padding: 10px 20px;
color: #fff;
background-color: #25D366;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 5px;
font-weight: bold;
}
.whatsapp-link:hover {
background-color: #128C7E;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Contact Us on WhatsApp</h1>
<p>Click the button below to start a chat with us on WhatsApp:</p>
<a href="https://wa.me/12345678901?text=Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question" class="whatsapp-link" target="_blank">
Chat with Us on WhatsApp
</a>
</body>
</html>

Steps to Use

  1. Replace Phone Number: Substitute 12345678901 with the phone number in international format.
  2. Customize Message (Optional): Replace Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question with your own URL-encoded message.
  3. Embed in HTML: Use the link in your website or app to enable users to start a WhatsApp chat with you.

By using this method, you can easily create a direct link for users to contact you on WhatsApp, improving accessibility and interaction with your audience.