WhatsApp QR

How it works

What happens when you scan it?

WhatsApp QR uses WhatsApp's official “wa.me” link. When scanned, WhatsApp opens and a chat starts with the number you set; if you wrote a preset message, it waits in the text box to be sent.

You must write the number with the country code (e.g. +1 555… for the US). We clean up the leading + sign, spaces and dashes; don't put a 0 in front of the number.

If you use WhatsApp Business, you can match the preset message with your automatic replies: send your menu to customers who write “Menu” and available times to those who write “Appointment”.

Content written into the code

https://wa.me/15551234567?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20place%20an%20order

The sample QR above carries exactly this content. When you fill in the form, we build this format for you.

Use cases

Where is it useful?

Takeaway orderWhatsApp orders straight from brochures and boxes.

AppointmentHairdresser, clinic, studio: with an “I'd like to book an appointment” message.

Customer supportSupport line on the product box and invoice.

Real estate and automotiveReach the agent with a preset message including the listing number.

Hotels and guesthousesWhatsApp line to reception from the room.

Event registrationRSVPs and information requests.

Fields

What do you fill in?

The fields you'll see in the generator. You can leave optional ones empty; empty fields aren't added to the code.

Phone number Enter it with the country code. Necessary

Message Up to 500 characters Optional

Step by step

Ready in four steps

1Enter the numberEnter the number linked to the WhatsApp account, with the country code.
2Preset messageOptional: write the text that will start the chat.
3Add the iconMake the code recognizable by choosing the WhatsApp icon in the design step.
4DownloadAfter testing, download PNG or SVG.

Tips

For best results

Add the source to the preset message (“Came from the poster”); you'll see which channel works.
Put a WhatsApp icon in the center; users know what will open before scanning.
If you use a business account, set your opening hours and automatic reply.
If you change your number you'll need to print a new code; consider a short link for long-term prints.

Before printing

Print the code at least 2 × 2 cm; make it bigger as scanning distance grows (about 1/10 of the distance).
Use a dark pattern on a light background. Some phones can't read inverted codes.
Don't crop the space around the code; the quiet zone is needed for readability.
Send SVG to the printer; as a vector it stays sharp at any size.
Test the final print file with at least two different phones.

FAQ

WhatsApp QR

Do they need to save my number to contacts?

No. The wa.me link opens a chat without saving the number to contacts.

Does it work with a WhatsApp Business number?

Yes, it works with both personal and Business accounts.

What happens if it's scanned on a computer?

The link opens in the browser and redirects to WhatsApp Web or the desktop app.

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