# How to Generate WhatsApp Link and QR Code in DoubleTick

#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Introduction**</mark>

DoubleTick makes it very easy for businesses to bring customers directly to their WhatsApp Business API number.

Using the WhatsApp Link + QR Code Generator, you can create:

* A WhatsApp Chat Link
* A WhatsApp QR Code

Both are generated together using one welcome message.

This helps customers reach you instantly with a pre-filled message.

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step-by-Step: Generate WhatsApp Link and QR Code**</mark>

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 1: Log in to DoubleTick**</mark>

1. Open your DoubleTick account
2. Log in using your registered phone number and OTP
3. The chat section opens by default

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 2: Go to Homepage**</mark>

1. Hover on the left navigation panel
2. The menu expands
3. Click on **Homepage**

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 3: Locate Quick Links Section**</mark>

On the Homepage, you will see:

* API Phone Number
* Status
* Messaging Limit
* Account Quality

Scroll slightly down.

On the right side, you will find **Quick Links**.

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 4: Open WhatsApp Link / QR Generator**</mark>

Inside Quick Links, click either:

* WhatsApp Link Generator\
  OR
* WhatsApp QR Code Generator

Both open the same generator tool in a new tab.

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 5: Enter API Number**</mark>

Enter the WhatsApp API number you want customers to reach.

Make sure the country code is correct.

Example:

+91XXXXXXXXXX

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 6: Add a Mandatory Welcome Message**</mark>

Welcome message is compulsory.

Example:

“Hi, I want to know more about your products.”

This message will appear pre-filled when customers open WhatsApp.

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 7: Generate Link + QR Code Together**</mark>

Click on the Generate button.

DoubleTick instantly provides:

* WhatsApp Chat Link
* WhatsApp QR Code

Both at the same time.

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 8: Copy or Download**</mark>

You can now:

* Copy the chat link
* Open directly in WhatsApp
* Download the QR code using the Download button

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Now, whenever a customer clicks the link or scans the QR:

* They reach your WhatsApp API number
* The welcome message is already typed
* They just press Send


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