WhatsApp is undoubtedly one of the leading messaging apps today, with over 2 billion users worldwide. It’s an incredible tool for businesses and individuals alike to connect with others in a quick, efficient way. But did you know that you can create a WhatsApp link for your number? This link can be shared on your website, social media, email, etc., to allow people to message you directly on WhatsApp without having to save your contact details. Here’s how you can do that:
Step 1: Use WhatsApp’s Click to Chat Feature
The “Click to Chat” feature from WhatsApp allows you to create a link that, when clicked, will take the user directly to a WhatsApp chat with your number. Here’s how you can create your own “Click to Chat” link:
Firstly, the base URL for creating the link is https://wa.me/
After the base URL, you’ll need to append your phone number in international format – this means no zeros, brackets or dashes. For example, if your phone number is +1 (234) 567 8901, you’ll enter it as 12345678901.
https://wa.me/12345678901
Step 2: Adding a Pre-filled Message
If you’d like to include a pre-filled message that will appear in the text box when someone clicks your link, you can do so by adding text= followed by your message, to the end of your URL.
https://wa.me/12345678901?text=Hello!%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20your%20products.
Note: The text should be URL encoded, which means spaces should be replaced by %20, an exclamation mark by %21, a comma by %2C, etc.
Test the Link
Before sharing the link, make sure to test it. Paste the link into your web browser and hit enter. If done correctly, it should open a new chat in WhatsApp (or prompt you to download the app if not already installed).
Conclusion
And that’s it! You have just created your WhatsApp link for your number. Now you can easily share your contact details by sharing this link. Whether it’s for your business or personal use, this feature surely adds convenience to your correspondence.