Social media accounts, in general, have a unique link that is shared so that others can connect with you. You can do the same with WhatsApp, as well, by creating a WhatsApp profile link. Use the profile link to share your WhatsApp account number with others. When the recipient opens the profile link, they will directly connect with you on WhatsApp. Read on to learn how to find and send someone your WhatsApp link.
1. Share Your Phone Number Directly
WhatsApp accounts do not have a username. Your phone number acts as your username or unique ID. If you want to connect with someone on WhatsApp, you can share your phone number with them.
Normally, the other person would need to save your phone number to their contacts before messaging you, then open the WhatsApp app, tap on the new chat button, and find your contact. However, they could also send you a message without saving the phone number.
2. Create a WhatsApp Link Manually
To generate your profile link, use the https://wa.me/WhatsAppnumber template, where “WhatsAppnumber” is your phone number in the international format: i.e., country code (without zero, dashes, brackets, or +sign) + actual phone number.
For example:
- https://wa.me/14134567890, where 1 is the country code of the USA, and 4134567890 is the phone number.
- https://wa.me/914234567890, where 91 is the country code of India and 4234567890 is the phone number.
Once you have your unique WhatsApp link, copy-paste and send it to others via WhatsApp or email, add it in Instagram stories, or send it via another app of your choice. The other person needs to click on the link for your WhatsApp chat to open.
3. Generate WhatsApp Link Online
If you aren’t confident about creating your WhatsApp profile link as shown above, generate WhatsApp links online using third-party tools. Just input your country code and phone number, and the tools will create your WhatsApp profile link within seconds. You can also add a message that others will see when they contact you.
To create a WhatsApp profile link, open create.wa.link in a browser. Scroll down to the Create your free link here section. Choose your country, and enter your phone number. Add a custom message in the message box, if you’d like. Click on Generate my wa.link at the bottom. Copy the link, and share it with others via chat apps, email, etc.
Other WhatsApp link generators to try:
4. Generate WhatsApp Short Link on WhatsApp Business
Unlike regular WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business offers a built-in feature to generate a unique link for your WhatsApp number. Share the WhatsApp Business short link with others so that they can connect with you on WhatsApp.
Open the WhatsApp Business app (Android or iOS) on your phone. Select the three dots in the top right, and choose Short link. Tap on the Share link button to send the link to others.
Pro Tip: if you want to block your current profile link so that no one can message you via the link, tap on the three-dot icon at the top, and choose Reset link. The existing link will become non-functional. You must then create and share a new link with others.
5. Share WhatsApp QR Code
Did you know that WhatsApp has a native feature to generate a QR code for your WhatsApp number? Surprised? WhatsApp hasn’t marketed the QR code feature much. You can easily create, share, and scan WhatsApp QR codes, all within WhatsApp on both Android and iPhone. You can generate these QR codes on WhatsApp Business as well.
To share your WhatsApp QR code, open the WhatsApp app, tap on the three-dot icon at the top, and go to Settings. Tap on the QR code icon next to your name to see the code for your WhatsApp number on the next screen. Tap on Share code to send the QR code to others via WhatsApp or other apps. Alternatively, take a screenshot of this QR code, and share the screenshot with others.
Use the regular methods to scan the WhatsApp QR code, such as the Camera app, Google Lens (Android | iOS), etc., or navigate back to the QR code screen on WhatsApp, and tap on the Scan code tab.
Bonus: Share WhatsApp Group Links
If you are an admin of a WhatsApp group, you can create and share a link to your WhatsApp group. Anyone with the link can request to join the group.
Open the WhatsApp group on your Android or iPhone. Tap on the group’s name at the top to open the group info screen. Go to Members -> Invite via link. You will have multiple options to share the group link, such as Send link via WhatsApp, Copy link, Share link, or QR code.
To make the WhatsApp group link non-functional, tap on Reset link.
Tip: Learn how to find a WhatsApp group link on a PC.
Creating and sharing your WhatsApp profile link is a powerful way to enhance your connectivity and streamline communication in both your personal and professional circles. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, promote your business, or simply make it easier for friends and family to reach out, these five methods offer convenient and effective solutions.
Remember, the key to maximizing the benefits of your WhatsApp profile link lies in how and where you share it. Be mindful of your privacy settings and who you share your link with, to maintain control over your digital footprint. If you are not satisfied with WhatsApp at any point, there are several WhatsApp alternatives to consider.
Image credits: Pexels. All screenshots by Zainab Falak.
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