Summary
A WhatsApp QR code makes it easy for customers to start a conversation with your business without manually saving your phone number. This article explains how to create a WhatsApp Click-to-Chat link and convert it into a QR code using Wati’s WhatsApp QR Code Generator Tool.
Instructions
You can use Wati’s WhatsApp QR Code Generator Tool to quickly create WhatsApp chat links and QR codes for your business number.
Create a WhatsApp chat link and QR code in 3 simple steps
Step 1: Enter your WhatsApp number
Enter your country code (without the + symbol) and your WhatsApp Business phone number.
Step 2: Add a welcome message (optional)
Enter a pre-filled message that customers will see when they open the chat link. This helps customers start the conversation more quickly.
Step 3: Generate your chat link and QR code
Click Generate Now to create your unique chat link and QR code. You can then share the link or QR code with customers on your website, social media channels, emails, or marketing campaigns.
Note: The link format is:
https://wa.me/1234567890
If you include the welcome message (optional) then you may see the chat link like this:
https://wa.me/12176002168?text=Hi%20-%20welcome%20to%20Wati!!
You can use Wati’s WhatsApp QR Code Generator Tool to generate both WhatsApp chat links and QR codes in one place.
Customers can scan the QR code using their phone camera or WhatsApp scanner to instantly start a conversation with your business.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
WhatsApp QR codes and chat links
1. What is a WhatsApp QR code?
A WhatsApp QR code allows customers to start a conversation with your business without manually saving your phone number. Customers can scan the QR code using their phone camera or the WhatsApp scanner to instantly open a chat with your business.
2. What can I create using Wati's WhatsApp QR Code Generator Tool?
Wati's WhatsApp QR Code Generator Tool can generate both WhatsApp Click-to-Chat links and WhatsApp QR codes for your business number.
3. Do I need to add a welcome message when creating a WhatsApp chat link?
No. Adding a welcome message is optional. If provided, the message is automatically pre-filled when a customer opens the chat link.
Chat links
4. What is the format of a WhatsApp chat link?
A WhatsApp chat link uses the following format:
https://wa.me/1234567890
The phone number should include the country code and WhatsApp Business number.
5. What does a WhatsApp chat link look like when a welcome message is included?
When a welcome message is added, the chat link includes a text parameter. For example:
https://wa.me/12176002168?text=Hi%20-%20welcome%20to%20Wati!!
This opens a WhatsApp chat with the welcome message already filled in.
Using QR codes
6. How can customers use a WhatsApp QR code?
Customers can scan the WhatsApp QR code using their phone camera or the WhatsApp scanner. Scanning the QR code opens a conversation with your business instantly.
7. Where can I share my WhatsApp chat link or QR code?
You can share your WhatsApp chat link or QR code on your website, social media channels, emails, and marketing campaigns.