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title: "How to Get a Free WhatsApp Button"
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# How to Get a Free WhatsApp Button

A WhatsApp button is a small widget you can add to your website that lets visitors start a WhatsApp conversation with your business in one click.

A WhatsApp button is a small widget you can add to your website that lets visitors start a WhatsApp conversation with your business in one click. Chatfuel offers a free WhatsApp button generator — no paid plan required.

## How to create your WhatsApp button [#how-to-create-your-whatsapp-button]

1. Go to [chatfuel.com/wa-widget](https://chatfuel.com/wa-widget).
2. Enter your WhatsApp phone number.
3. Customize the button appearance — choose a style, position, and welcome message.
4. Copy the generated code snippet.
5. Paste the code into your website's HTML, before the `</body>` tag.

That's it. Visitors will now see a WhatsApp button on your site and can message you directly.

## What happens when someone clicks the button [#what-happens-when-someone-clicks-the-button]

When a visitor clicks the button, it opens a WhatsApp chat with your business number pre-filled. If your number is [connected to Chatfuel](https://chatfuel.com/docs/whatsapp/how-to-connect-a-new-phone-number), incoming messages are handled automatically by your AI or automation setup.

## WhatsApp button vs. website chat widget [#whatsapp-button-vs-website-chat-widget]

The WhatsApp button redirects visitors to WhatsApp, where the conversation continues inside the WhatsApp app. The [website chat widget](https://chatfuel.com/docs/website/set-up-chat-widget-for-website) keeps the conversation on your site in a built-in chat window. Choose whichever fits your workflow — or use both.

## Do I need a Chatfuel account? [#do-i-need-a-chatfuel-account]

No. The WhatsApp button generator at [chatfuel.com/wa-widget](https://chatfuel.com/wa-widget) is completely free and does not require a Chatfuel account. However, if you want AI to automatically respond to incoming WhatsApp messages, you'll need to [connect your number](https://chatfuel.com/docs/whatsapp/how-to-connect-a-new-phone-number) and [set up Fuely AI](https://chatfuel.com/docs/whatsapp/how-to-activate-ai-in-whatsapp).