Message Links
Message links, also known as chat links, are URLs that, when clicked, open a chat or messaging window directly with a specific contact within WhatsApp.
How Message Links Work$
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Format: The link usually follows a specific format defined by the messaging platform. For example: WhatsApp: https://wa.me/
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Click to Open Chat: When someone clicks the link, it automatically opens the chat in the respective app or web version of the service, allowing the sender and receiver to start a conversation instantly.
Uses of Message Links$
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Customer Support: Businesses use message links on their websites or social media to provide quick access to support.
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Marketing and Sales: Companies include these links in ads, emails, or social media posts to drive direct communication with potential customers.
Create Message Links$
You can create message link(s) for each WhatsApp number to initiate a chat with a specific contact.
To create a message link,
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Click the Message icon next to the WhatsApp Number.
You will be redirected to the Message Links page where you can view or create the message links. -
Click the Create Message Link at the top right corner.
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In the Message Link Title field, enter a suitable name.
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In the Message field (Optional), enter a text message.
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Click Create.
View Message Links$
To view message links attributed to a WhatsApp Number,
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Login to Wisely platform using a valid username and password.
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Click Channels on the left menu.
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Navigate to WhatsApp → WABA.
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Select your Business Account from the drop-down menu at the top right corner.
By default, you will be navigated to the Phone Number tab. -
Click the Message icon next to the WhatsApp Number.
You will be redirected to the Message Links page where you can see the message links attributed to each WhatsApp Number.