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When I run this ("https://web.whatsapp.com/send?phone=number") in Chrome it asks to open whatsapp web edition, but I want to use my desktop edition for these kind of links.

How can I set the default in Chrome for these kind of links?

Rob van der Sanden
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  • I don't think there is any correct way to make google chrome open an app unless the website suggests that it should be opened using a desktop app. For example, Github desktop. – Razetime Apr 14 '18 at 05:39

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If the whatsapp:// protocol is set on your computer, you can use:

  • whatsapp://send?phone={number}

Another thing, there's also the api.whatsapp.com URL, that can be used in the same way and it's the one shown in WhatsApp's FAQ. I guess that if someday they'll add an option that will ask you in which one to open - it will be with the api URL, which makes more sense for that purpose. So anyway maybe it's better using this one, instead of the web one.

arieljannai
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You can also write https://wa.me/{phonenumber}

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