Open QR Toolkit
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Make a WhatsApp QR code

People scan the code and a WhatsApp chat with you opens, with your message already typed. The number is checked so the chat opens with the right person.

Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Leave it empty to let people choose who to send the message to.

Typed in for them, ready to send. They can change it first.

Type a number or a message and your code appears here.

No code yet

Colours and error correction

How to make a WhatsApp QR code

  1. 01Type your WhatsApp number with its country code, like +44 for the UK, or choose the country.
  2. 02Add a message people can send straight away, or leave it empty.
  3. 03Select Test scan, then download the code.
  4. 04Scan it with your own phone to check the chat opens with your number.

Questions

Is this the code for logging in to WhatsApp Web?

No. That code comes from WhatsApp itself and changes every few seconds. This code opens a chat with a phone number, so customers or friends can message you.

Why does the number need a country code?

WhatsApp links only work with the full international number. A local number starting with 0 would open a chat with someone in another country, or no one. Type +, the country code, then the number without its first 0, or choose the country and we add the code for you.

Can people change the message before sending?

Yes. The message is typed in for them, but nothing is sent until they tap send, and they can edit it first.

What if I leave the number empty?

Then the code opens WhatsApp with your message and lets people choose who to send it to. Handy for sharing an invitation or a link.

Do you see my number?

No. Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Does it work with WhatsApp Business?

Yes. Use the number your WhatsApp Business account is registered with.

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. Codes are read back with ZXing-C++ and zxing-wasm (licences).