A WhatsApp link is simple, and that is why it needs care. It contains a phone number and, optionally, a message. Anyone who sees the link sees the number.
For the person who makes the link
- Your number is visible. Do not publish a personal number you do not want strangers to have. Use a separate business number where possible.
- Expect unknown messages. Once a link is public, strangers will write. Decide in advance how to reply and when to block.
- Never ask for secrets. Do not ask customers for card numbers, passwords or one-time codes in chat.
For the person who taps a link
- Check the number. A wa.me link opens a chat with a specific number. Look at it before you send anything.
- Be careful with pre-filled text. A link from a stranger can contain a message you did not write. Read the box before you press send.
- Do not follow "verify your account" links. A genuine business does not need your one-time code.
If you get spam or a scam
Block and report the contact inside WhatsApp. For a scam involving money, read the chat scam alerts section and report it through the official channels there.
What this site does
The link maker runs in your browser. The number and the message you type are not sent to us. This site does not send messages for you.
Questions people ask
Can a link read my messages?
No. A wa.me link only opens a chat and can fill the text box. It cannot read your chats.