How to Create a WhatsApp Link with Your Phone Number (Step-by-Step)

Knowing how to create a WhatsApp link for your number is one of the most practical things you can do if you use WhatsApp for business, customer service, or even just staying in touch with a large group. This guide walks you through the process step by step.

What you need before you start

• Your WhatsApp phone number
• Your country code (e.g., +55 for Brazil, +880 for Bangladesh, +1 for USA)
• Optionally, a short message you want customers to send when they first contact you

Step 1 — Find your country code

A WhatsApp link must include the international dialing prefix. For example, if your number is 011 98765 4321 in Bangladesh, your WhatsApp number becomes 880111987654321 — drop the leading zero and add the country code prefix without the plus sign.

Step 2 — Build the wa.me link

The simplest WhatsApp link format is:

https://wa.me/<fullnumber>

To add a pre-filled message, append a ?text= parameter with your message URL-encoded (spaces become %20 or +):

https://wa.me/880111987654321?text=Hi%2C+I+have+a+question+about+your+products

This is fiddly to do by hand. The easier route is to create a WhatsApp link using an online generator, which handles the encoding automatically.

Step 3 — Use an online WhatsApp link generator

An online generator removes all the manual work:

1. Go to the generator tool on this page
2. Select your country from the dropdown — the country code is filled in automatically
3. Enter your local phone number
4. Type the message you want customers to see (optional)
5. Click Generate

Your wa.me link appears instantly. Copy it with one click.

Step 4 — Test your WhatsApp link

Before sharing your link anywhere, test it yourself:

• On your phone: tap the link — WhatsApp should open with your number pre-selected
• On desktop: click the link — WhatsApp Web or the desktop app should launch
• Check that the pre-filled message appears exactly as you intended

If the link goes to the wrong number or the message looks garbled, the most likely cause is a missing country code or incorrect URL encoding. Re-generate it through the tool.

How to create a WhatsApp link for my number — common variations

Depending on your situation, you might need slightly different versions of your link:

• WhatsApp link with message — include ?text=Your+message+here
• WhatsApp link without number showing — use a short link service to mask the raw wa.me URL
• WhatsApp business link — the format is identical; the link works with both personal and Business accounts
• WhatsApp link with QR code — most generators let you download a QR version for printing

How to create a WhatsApp link for business

For business use, add a context-setting pre-filled message that tells you why the customer is writing. Examples:

• "Hi, I saw your ad and want to know more about [product]"
• "Hello, I'd like to get a quote for [service]"
• "Hi, I have a question about my order"

A specific pre-filled message makes your first reply faster and more relevant — which builds customer confidence from the very first interaction.

Where to share your WhatsApp link

Once you create your WhatsApp link, put it everywhere your customers look:

• Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook bio
• Website "Contact us" or "Chat now" button
• Email signature
• Business card (as a QR code)
• WhatsApp Status
• Google Business Profile

Every location where your number used to appear is a candidate for your WhatsApp link. It's strictly easier for customers — and for you.