WhatsApp codes encode https://wa.me/ links with phone and optional text parameter.
Technical specifications
- QR type
- Payload format
- https://wa.me/ link
- When scanned
- Opens WhatsApp chat
How to create this QR code
Generate and download a scannable code in three steps.
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Choose this type
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Enter your data
Fill every field that should appear after a scan. Preview updates as you type.
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Download the file
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What a WhatsApp QR code stores
WhatsApp codes encode https://wa.me/ links with phone and optional text parameter.
Small businesses use them on storefronts and menus so customers start a chat without saving a contact.
Use international format without plus sign in the wa.me path as required by WhatsApp.
Tips for WhatsApp QR codes
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Verify the wa.me link opens the correct business line on a test phone.
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Keep prefilled text under roughly 200 characters.
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Place codes where mobile data is available.
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Update the QR if you change WhatsApp Business numbers.
Questions about WhatsApp QR codes
Do users need WhatsApp installed?
Yes. Without it, the link may fail or offer to install the app.
Can I link to a group?
Use WhatsApp group invite links with the URL type instead.
Does it work on desktop?
Desktop WhatsApp can open wa.me links if logged in.
Can I track scans?
Static wa.me links are not tracked on ForQRCode.
Which number format?
Country code and number without + or spaces in wa.me URLs.