If you want to generate a QR code that on scanning automatically opens WhatsApp and redirects to your business number to initiate a chat, you can simply use Heltar’s Free QR Code Generator Tool. Just add your phone number and an optional custom message to initiate conversation. Click on Generate QR Code. You will get the QR code. For a detailed guide read this blog.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to generate a WhatsApp QR code using Heltar’s Free WhatsApp QR Code Generator and alternative methods.

Method 1: Using Heltar’s Free WhatsApp QR Code Generator

Heltar’s WhatsApp QR Code Generator makes it easy to create a chat QR code in just a few steps. You can even add a predefined message to guide users when they initiate a conversation.

Steps to Generate a WhatsApp QR Code:

  1. Open Heltar’s Free WhatsApp QR Code Generator.

  2. Enter your WhatsApp number (including your country code but without the + symbol).

  3. Optional: Add a custom message to make it easier for users to start a conversation.

  4. Click on Generate QR Code to create your WhatsApp QR code.

  5. Download the QR Code and use it on your website, business cards, posters, or ads.

Method 2: Manually Generating a WhatsApp QR Code

If you prefer to generate a WhatsApp QR code manually, follow these steps:

1. WhatsApp provides a simple URL format to create chat links:

https://wa.me/<your-phone-number>

Replace <your-phone-number> with your full phone number, including the country code, but without special characters like +, -, or spaces.

Example: If your number is +1-234-567-890, your link will be:

https://wa.me/1234567890

2. To prefill the message when someone scans the QR code, use this format:

https://wa.me/<your-phone-number>?text=<your-message>

Replace <your-message> with the text you want users to see when they open the chat. Use %20 for spaces and encode special characters.

Example:

https://wa.me/1234567890?text=Hello%20I%20am%20interested%20in%20your%20services

3. Generate the QR Code

  • Go to any free QR code generator.

  • Enter your WhatsApp chat link that you just created.

  • Click on Generate and download the QR code.

  • Use the QR code on websites, marketing materials, business cards, or social media.

Where to Use Your WhatsApp QR Code?

  • Website: Add it to your contact page or floating chat widget.

  • Business Cards: Let customers reach you instantly by scanning the code.

  • Social Media: Add it to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter bios.

  • Printed Materials: Place it on flyers, banners, packaging, or storefronts.

  • WhatsApp Ads: Use it in offline ads to simplify customer communication.

​Generating a WhatsApp QR code is an easy way to improve customer engagement and streamline communication. For more insights on WhatsApp Marketing and WhatsApp Business API, check out Heltar’s Blog.