How to create a free WhatsApp link with a message
A WhatsApp link opens a chat without requiring visitors to save your number. A prefilled message helps them start a conversation; the visitor still chooses whether to send it.
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The format
Use https://wa.me/ followed by an international number without +, spaces or leading zeros. For a Peruvian mobile number such as 987 654 321, use https://wa.me/51987654321. Add ?text= followed by an encoded message, such as https://wa.me/51987654321?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20information.
Spaces and special characters must be encoded for a URL. A generator avoids mistakes when entering them manually.
Create a free WhatsApp link in FanPay
Sign in with Google, open My links and choose WhatsApp. Select a country, enter your number and message, and FanPay generates the URL and a short address.
Share or print that address and review clicks by date and channel. A click does not prove that a message was sent or a sale occurred.
- Write the message as you would like to receive it.
- Leave room for the visitor to explain what they need.
- Use a separate campaign link for each channel to compare clicks.
Common mistakes
Check the country code and avoid extra leading zeros. Keep messages brief. If your number changes, update the destination behind your FanPay short link.
Test from another phone before publishing. Confirm that the intended chat and message open; otherwise check the number and country code.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. The wa.me format works with both WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business.
Can I put the link in a QR code?
Yes. Generate a QR code for the same short link in FanPay to open the chat and prefilled message.