How To Add WhatsApp Link to Instagram Bio (3 Ways)

Are you looking to streamline how your Instagram followers contact you on WhatsApp?

Instagram and WhatsApp are two of the most popular apps today. Instagram lets you share photos and videos with your followers, while WhatsApp allows for direct messaging.

Asking followers to manually add your contact before they can reach out on WhatsApp can be a hassle. Thankfully, there's a simpler solution.

In this article, we'll show you how to add a WhatsApp link to your Instagram bio that opens a direct chat with just a tap.

Why Add a WhatsApp Link to Instagram Bio

Instagram has evolved beyond just a photo-sharing app. Users can now post videos, shop directly from their favorite brands, and even engage with live content.

While Instagram offers a direct messaging feature, integrating WhatsApp into your Instagram bio provides additional benefits that enhance user experience and streamline communication. Here are some key advantages:

• Instant, personal communication compared to Instagram's direct messaging.
• End-to-end encryption for secure conversations.
• Support for various media types, allowing richer communication. 
• Automated replies, improving customer service even when you're unavailable.

Now that you understand why it's beneficial, let's explore three ways to add a clickable WhatsApp link to your Instagram profile.

3 Ways to Add WhatsApp Link to Instagram Bio

In this section, we'll walk you through three different ways to add a WhatsApp clickable link to your Instagram bio. Let's start with the simplest approach; adding a plain WhatsApp link using the built-in feature.

1. How to Add WhatsApp Link to Instagram Bio

Instagram offers a built-in feature that allows you to add up to five important links to your bio. This native option makes it easy to share your WhatsApp link with your followers.

Before we start, you'll need to create your WhatsApp link. If you don't have one yet, you can easily create it using the format: https://wa.me/<number>. Just replace <number> with your full phone number in international format.

For example, if your number is +1 (211) 211-211, your WhatsApp link would be https://wa.me/1211211211.

Once you have the link, let's now add it to your Instagram bio:

1. Go to your Instagram profile page and tap the Edit Profile button.

2. Tap the Links option and then tap Add External Link. Paste your WhatsApp link into the URL field.

3. In the text field below the URL, add a brief description to let your followers know what the link is about.

4. Tap the checkmark to save your changes.

That's it! Your WhatsApp link is now visible on your Instagram profile, making it easy for your followers to contact you.

While the above method is straightforward, it adds an ugly link to Instagram. Don't worry, there's a better way available.

2. How to Add WhatsApp Button to Instagram Profile Page

If you're looking for a professional way to display your WhatsApp contact link, Instagram offers a dedicated WhatsApp Action button. This button appears directly on your profile, making it even easier for followers to reach out.

But before we can add the button, you'll need to:

• Switch to a Business or Creator Instagram account.
• Add your number to the WhatsApp Business app.

Once you've made these changes, let's look at how to add a WhatsApp action button to Instagram:

1. Go to your Instagram profile and tap Edit Profile.
2. Scroll to Contact Options. 

3. Tap WhatsApp Business phone number.

4. Enter your WhatsApp Business phone number and verify it.

5. Once verified, tap Done to save your new WhatsApp Action button.

To only display the WhatsApp button in your profile, make sure you remove other contact options.

This method not only looks more professional but also provides a clear call to action for your followers.

However, why just restrict your followers from contacting you by WhatsApp? Let's look at how to give your followers multiple ways to contact you.

3. How To Share WhatsApp and Other Buttons Together on a Link Page

While Instagram's native options are useful, they can be limiting if you want to share multiple contact options. This is where a bio link page comes in handy. The customizable Instagram landing page allows you to add multiple buttons and links in one place, accessible through a single link in your bio.

There are many bio link tools available, but we recommend Social. It's a WordPress bio link plugin that allows you to create a fully customizable and visually appealing bio page on your own domain.

Unlike Instagram's plain text links, Social offers benefits such as:

• Share multiple links without cluttering your bio.
• Update links without changing your Instagram bio.
• Built-in analytics to track which contact option users prefer the most.
• Customizable design to match your brand

Now that we know the benefits of having a bio link, let's look at how to create one using the Social plugin.

Step 1. Install Social and Use a Pre-Designed Template

Start by purchasing the Social plugin and installing it on your WordPress site.

Once you've activated the plugin, you'll be taken to the templates page, which contains visually appealing, pre-designed templates organized by industry.

Filter the templates to your specific industry, hover over the template, and click the Use template button to start the bio page wizard. The user-friendly wizard will guide you through the steps of customizing your bio page. If you need help, our dedicated guide walks you through the entire process.

Step 2. Add WhatsApp Button and Other Buttons to Your Bio Page

Once your bio page is ready, open the editor to start customizing and adding contact buttons. Social includes special buttons for various platforms but we'll add a custom button for WhatsApp.

Click the Add new link button and give it a title (e.g. "Chat on WhatsApp"). Create your WhatsApp link with a custom message and add it to the button. You can use a tool like Walink to create your custom WhatsApp link.

You can also add an icon to make the button easily recognizable to your followers.  

Once done, repeat the same steps to add buttons for other messaging apps like Telegram and Messenger.

Social also includes a special Contact button that lets you share your contact information as a digital business card. To add that to your bio page, click the Explore button and select the Contact Info option from the menu.

Give the button a name and then click the contact icon to open the form. Here, fill in all of the contact information you wish to share.

The Social editor provides a live preview on the right side that you can interact with to see how everything will appear to visitors.

Once you’ve added all the buttons, here’s how the bio page would look.

Click the Share button on the top right to copy your bio page URL and add it to your Instagram bio.

That's it! This method offers the most flexibility, allowing followers to choose their preferred way to contact you or explore your content. It's particularly useful for businesses, influencers, or anyone who wants to provide multiple options for engagement without cluttering their Instagram bio.

Ready to add a WhatsApp link to your Instagram bio? Download and install the Social plugin today!

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