# WhatsApp link generator

> Free WhatsApp link generator. Create a wa.me click-to-chat link from a phone number with an optional prefilled message, plus HTML for your website.

Canonical: https://usefulshelf.co/tools/whatsapp-link-generator

Create a click-to-chat WhatsApp link with an optional prefilled message.

## Your details

Runs in your browser. No sign-in or URL fetching. Enable JavaScript to use the form. The instructions and sample output below are available without JavaScript.

- Phone number in international format (required). Include the country code. Leave out leading zeros and the international call prefix.
- Prefilled message (optional) (optional)

For URL fields, https:// is optional. For example, example.com.

Action: Generate WhatsApp link. Output filename: `whatsapp-link.html`.

## How to use this tool

Create a WhatsApp click-to-chat link that opens a conversation with your number. Enter the full international number and an optional message the visitor can edit before sending.

1. Enter the full phone number with its country code. Spaces, dashes, and brackets are removed for you.
2. Generate the link and add the HTML to your website, profile, or email signature.
3. Open the link on a phone to confirm it starts a chat with the right number.

## Example output

Illustrative Example app data. Replace these values with your own verified details.

```text
https://wa.me/15550100123?text=Hi%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20Example.

<a href="https://wa.me/15550100123?text=Hi%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20Example.">Chat on WhatsApp</a>

```

## Common questions

### Does the number need to use WhatsApp?

Yes. The link opens a chat with that number, so it must be registered with WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business.

### Can visitors change the prefilled message?

Yes. The message appears in the chat box and the visitor decides whether to edit or send it. Nothing is sent automatically.

Guide: [Startup Marketing: A SaaS Launch Plan & Free Tools](https://usefulshelf.co/blog/startup-marketing).

Reference: [WhatsApp: click to chat](https://faq.whatsapp.com/5913398998672934).

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