Instagram, TikTok, Facebook bio
Add the link to your bio: people message you without copying your number.
Several links to share? Create a mini-siteFree WhatsApp link generator
Create your WhatsApp link with a pre-filled message
Customers message you in one tap, with the first sentence already typed. Enter your number, then copy the link or download its QR code.
- Free, no sign-up
- QR code in PNG and SVG
Your WhatsApp link
Enter your number: the link and its QR code appear here.
A wa.me link cannot be edited and counts nothing
Put it behind a Reco.to short link: change your number without reprinting the QR code, and see how many people click.
A WhatsApp link in three steps
No app to install, no account to create: the link is ready as soon as the number is entered.
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Enter your number
Choose the country and type the number the way you dial it. The generator turns it into the international format WhatsApp expects.
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Write the first message
Write the sentence your customers will send. They find it already typed and can edit it before sending.
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Share the link or the QR code
Copy the link for your bio, website or emails; download the QR code for a shop window, a flyer or a business card.
Pre-filled messages by trade
A good message says what the customer wants. End it with a detail to fill in: all they have to write is their date or request.
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Booking an appointment
Hair, beauty, health
Hello, I would like to book an appointment. I am available:
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Asking for a quote
Tradespeople, repairs, renovation
Hello, I would like a quote. Type of work and town:
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Takeaway order
Restaurant, bakery, caterer
Hello, I would like to place a takeaway order. Day, time and items:
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Product question
Shop, online store
Hello, I saw an item on your Instagram page. Is it still available? Which one:
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Viewing request
Real estate, rentals
Hello, I am interested in your listing and would like to arrange a viewing. Property reference:
Where to put your WhatsApp link
Anywhere people try to reach you, next to your phone number or instead of it.
Your website
A "Chat on WhatsApp" button on the contact page or at the bottom of every page, next to your phone number.
Your Google profile
Mention it in your posts, or in the messaging contact options if your profile offers them.
Signature, quotes, invoices
A link under your signature: customers reply on WhatsApp if they prefer it to email.
Shop window, counter, flyers
Print the QR code: one scan with the camera opens the chat, message included.
Customise the QR codeKnow which placement works
Create one Reco.to short link per placement and compare their clicks.
See the analyticswa.me link or Reco.to short link?
A wa.me link is enough to get started. A short link takes over once the link is printed, shared everywhere, or when you want to know what it brings in.
| Feature | wa.me link Created on this page | Reco.to short link With a free account |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes |
| No sign-up | Yes | No |
| Downloadable QR code | Yes | Yes |
| Change number without changing the link | No | Yes |
| Clicks counted, by country, device and source | No | Yes |
| Short address, without your number in plain sight | No | Yes |
| WhatsApp button in a mini-site, with your other links | No | Yes |
| Number of links | Unlimited | 5 free links |
| Create a free short link |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need WhatsApp Business?
No. The link works with a regular WhatsApp account as well as with WhatsApp Business. WhatsApp Business adds tools designed for companies (profile, quick replies, away message), but the link does not need them.
Can I use a landline number?
Yes, if that number has a WhatsApp account. The WhatsApp Business app accepts a landline: the verification code then comes through a voice call.
Does the link work on a computer?
Yes. On a phone, it opens the chat straight in WhatsApp. On a computer, it opens a WhatsApp page offering to continue in the desktop app or in WhatsApp Web.
Is the message sent automatically?
No. It appears already typed in the chat: your customer reads it, adds to it if they wish, and sends it themselves.
Is my number visible?
Yes. A wa.me link contains your number in plain text: anyone who has the link can read it. Only share a number you are happy to make public. A Reco.to short link hides the number in the address, but WhatsApp shows it as soon as the chat opens.
What does Reco.to do with my number?
Nothing. Your number and message are used to build the link and the QR code, then forgotten: they are neither saved nor written to our logs.
Does the link expire?
No, it works as long as the number has a WhatsApp account. But it cannot be edited: if you change number, you need a new link and a new QR code. With a short link, you only change its destination and the printed link stays the same. Discover the short link
Why is my number rejected?
WhatsApp expects an international number, without +, leading zero or spaces. The generator handles this: choose the right country and type the number the way you dial it. If it already starts with the country code, write it with + (+44…): the selected country is then ignored.
A WhatsApp link you stay in control of
With a free Reco.to account, put your WhatsApp link behind a short link: change number whenever you like, track clicks and download its QR code. No credit card.
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5 free links