How to create and use your WhatsApp QR code
Enter the WhatsApp number
Use the number where your business receives WhatsApp messages. Include the country code for international numbers. Common Australian local mobile numbers are normalised by this tool.
Give the conversation a starting point
Add an optional message such as “Hi, can I ask about your services?” Keep it short and general. The visitor can change the message or leave without sending it.
Check the number on another device
Scan the export and verify the recipient and draft message. Your own saved contact name can make a wrong number harder to notice, so check the actual number too.
Use a number registered with WhatsApp
Enter your country code and number. Australian mobile numbers beginning with 04 are converted to +61. The tool creates a wa.me link; it does not verify whether that number has a WhatsApp account.
Write a useful starting message
A short message such as “Hi, I would like to enquire about a booking” helps someone begin. Avoid putting private customer details into a public printed code. The customer can edit the message before sending it.
Test outside your own account
Scan with a phone that has WhatsApp installed and check that it opens the intended number. Desktop and mobile users may see different app or browser prompts. The code does not send a message automatically.
Example: an enquiry card at a market stall
A seller can add “Ask about a custom order on WhatsApp” beside the code. A short starting message tells the seller why the conversation began, while the visitor supplies their own details privately in the chat. Use a work number you actively monitor and provide another contact route for people who do not use WhatsApp. The QR generator does not manage enquiries or send automated replies.
Illustrative workflow, not a customer case study.Check before you share
- The number has an active WhatsApp account and belongs to the intended business.
- The chat opens with the correct recipient and an appropriate optional message.
- The caption explains that scanning opens WhatsApp, rather than placing an order.