Free WhatsApp QR Code Generator

Scanning a WhatsApp QR code opens a chat with your number, so customers can place an order or ask a question without saving a contact first. Build a wa.me link, paste it above, and download the PNG for an order desk, shop window, or support poster. The only fiddly part is the link itself, which is what most of this page covers.

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How to make your QR code

Write your phone number with the country code first and digits only: no plus sign, spaces, dashes, or leading zeros. A US number such as (555) 123-4567 becomes 15551234567.
Put it after wa.me/ to make your link, like https://wa.me/15551234567.
Paste your link into the box above and click Generate.
Click Download PNG and keep the file somewhere easy to find.
Scan it with a phone and confirm that a chat opens with the right number.

Getting the link format right

A mistyped number is a common cause of a broken WhatsApp code. The link has to be the web address, then the number written as one unbroken run of digits, starting with the country code.

Country code first. For the US that is 1, for the UK it is 44.
Drop the zero some countries put at the start of local numbers.
No plus sign, brackets, spaces, or hyphens.
Test with a different phone from the one you are linking, so you can see the chat open from a customer's side.

Use a number meant for strangers

Anyone who scans will open a chat with that number, so use a business number rather than your personal phone.

The number is fixed in the code, so pick one you plan to keep. A new number means a new code and new printed materials.

Before you print, send a few test messages from another phone, then reply from the device your team will really use. Confirm that whoever answers in real life actually sees them.

Support and orders in the real world

Put the code on receipts, delivery bags, product boxes, and counter signs, with a line like "Message us to place an order." Add your reply hours, because people expect an instant answer from a chat app.

You can also pre-fill the first message. Add ?text= and your message, with spaces written as %20, for example https://wa.me/15551234567?text=Hello%20there. Scan the final code to check the message appears as intended.

Say what the chat is for, whether that is orders, bookings, or delivery questions, so people start with the right request and your team sorts messages faster.

Frequently asked questions

What does a WhatsApp QR code link look like?

It is https://wa.me/ followed by the full phone number as digits only, such as https://wa.me/15551234567. The number needs the country code and no plus sign, spaces, or dashes.

Do people need WhatsApp installed to scan it?

To chat, yes. Phones with WhatsApp typically open the conversation right away. Phones without it are usually sent to a page that explains how to get the app or continue on a computer.

Why does my code open the wrong chat or show an error?

Usually the number in the link is the culprit. Check for a leading zero, a plus sign, a missing country code, or stray spaces. Fix the link, generate a fresh code, and scan again before printing.

Can I use a WhatsApp group invite link instead?

Yes, you can paste a group invite link and the tool will make a code from it. Anyone who scans can join straight away unless admins have turned on approval for new members, and if an admin resets the invite link, the printed code stops working.