What is a WhatsApp QR code?
A WhatsApp QR code opens a WhatsApp chat with your number, and an optional first message, ready to send. It is the fastest way to start a conversation on WhatsApp.
Customers scan and land straight in a chat with you, with no need to save your number first. It suits shops, support desks, and any business that handles enquiries over WhatsApp.
What a WhatsApp QR code includes
- WhatsApp number
- Your number in full international format, so the chat opens with the right contact.
- Message
- An optional prefilled first message the person can edit before sending.
How to create a WhatsApp QR code
Three quick steps, all in the generator above. It is free, there is no sign-up, and your code never expires.
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Add your WhatsApp number
Enter the number with its country code, then add a starter message if you want one.
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Style it to match your brand
Choose the colors, add a logo, and pick a frame so the code fits your storefront or page.
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Download and post it
Save a PNG or SVG and place it where people want to reach you. A scan opens the chat, ready to send.
What a WhatsApp QR code is good for
A few places this type of code tends to earn its scan.
- Customer support and enquiries
- Sales and order chats
- Restaurant and shop counters
- Social profiles and ads
Tips for a WhatsApp QR code that scans
- Use full international format for the number, with no spaces or symbols.
- Prefill a friendly opening message to lower the barrier to contact.
- Make sure the number is registered on WhatsApp.
- Add "Scan to chat on WhatsApp" near the code.
WhatsApp QR code questions
Does the person need my number saved?
No. The chat opens straight from the scan, so there is no need to save the contact first.
Can I include a first message?
Yes. Add starter text and the chat opens with that message ready to send.
Is it free to create?
Yes. WhatsApp codes are free, have no watermark, and never expire.
Do people need my number saved?
No. The chat opens directly, so there is no need to save the contact first.
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