# WhatsApp chat button

> Add a floating WhatsApp button so visitors can message you in one tap, with a pre-typed message.

Product: NijeesWeb website builder · Source: https://www.nijeesweb.com/docs/website/settings/whatsapp-button · Updated 2026-10-02

In India, a WhatsApp button often brings more enquiries than any form. Visitors tap it and a chat with your business opens, on their phone or in WhatsApp Web.

## Turn it on

1. Open **Settings › General Settings** and find **Floating actions**.
2. Switch on **WhatsApp Chat** — *Show WhatsApp icon*.
3. **WhatsApp Number** — your number **with the country code**, such as `919876543210` for an Indian number. *Anything that is not a digit is stripped on save*, so `+91 98765-43210` also works.
4. **Prefilled Message** *(optional)* — text already typed into the chat when the visitor taps the icon, such as *Hi! I'd like to know more about your services.*
5. Save.

The button appears on every page of your site.

> [!TIP]
> Make the pre-filled message useful to you: *"Hi, I'm interested in a consultation — I found you on your website."* You'll know where the lead came from.

## Use a WhatsApp Business number

Use a number registered with **WhatsApp Business** (free). You get a business profile, opening hours, quick replies and an away message for out-of-hours chats.

## Not opening the right chat?

- Check the number includes the country code (`91` for India) and no leading `0`.
- Send yourself a test from another phone.