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Generate the QR below. No sign-up, everything runs in your browser.
Complete number with international country code. Both + and 00 are accepted.
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Create and check the contact link first
- Enter the international WhatsApp number in the form above.
- Optionally add a visitor’s draft, such as
Hi, I found your Instagram profile and would like more information. - Copy the entire URL and open it in your phone’s browser. Check the recipient and draft.
Choose a number you are comfortable publishing: it is visible in a wa.me link. The draft is not an automated reply and is not sent without the visitor’s confirmation.
Add it to the profile’s links
- Open the Instagram profile editor and look for its links or website section. Names and positions can vary with app versions.
- Add an external link and paste the complete URL, including
https://. - If a title is available, describe the action: Ask about availability on WhatsApp.
- Save and check the public profile from another account or phone.
An external profile link is separate from the native WhatsApp contact button Instagram may offer to eligible profiles. QRWave creates a URL; it does not enable account features or contact buttons on Instagram.
Match the label and draft to the enquiry
| Purpose | Link label | Visitor’s draft |
|---|---|---|
| Appointments | Ask about an appointment | Hi, what are your next available appointments? |
| Product enquiries | Check a product on WhatsApp | Hi, I found your profile. Is a product available? |
| General information | Message us on WhatsApp | Hi, I came from Instagram and would like information. |
Do not request sensitive information in the preset text. Mentioning Instagram gives context only when the visitor keeps that phrase. It does not count every click or sale.
Direct link, bio page or QR?
Use a direct contact link for a single action. If visitors also need your catalogue, website and booking service, put the WhatsApp link on a page with multiple links and check that whole route. A clickable link is easier for someone already viewing your profile on a phone than scanning a QR on the same screen. Use QR codes for signs, packaging or cards.
Troubleshoot the saved public link
- Test the copied WhatsApp URL first, then the saved profile link.
- Check the country code, WhatsApp registration and any spaces accidentally pasted into the destination.
- Open the destination in the phone’s browser if the in-app browser gets stuck.
- Check the public profile: an editor preview does not prove the change was saved.
- After changing numbers, update the profile, intermediate bio pages and printed QR codes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need WhatsApp Business?
A direct number link can open either a personal or Business account. Instagram’s native contact features have separate requirements.
Can I count messages from this link?
QRWave does not add tracking to the direct link. A draft mentioning Instagram gives context only if the visitor keeps it.
Should I put the QR in my bio?
You do not need to. A clickable link is more practical for phone visitors; a QR is useful mainly on another surface.
Sources and further reading
WhatsApp: click to chat · WhatsApp Business / Instagram · How QRWave works