--- title: "How to add social links and WhatsApp to contact cards" description: "Add social media profile links and WhatsApp to your Linkbreakers contact cards so visitors can connect with you across platforms from a single QR code" canonical: "https://linkbreakers.com/help/article/how-to-add-social-links-to-contact-cards" last-updated: 2026-06-05 --- # How to add social links and WhatsApp to contact cards > Add social media profile links and WhatsApp to your Linkbreakers contact cards so visitors can connect with you across platforms from a single QR code ## Short answer You can add up to 10 social media links to any Linkbreakers contact card. Paste the profile URL and the platform icon is detected automatically. You can also enable WhatsApp on the phone number so visitors can start a conversation with one tap. Social links appear as icons on the contact page and are embedded in the downloaded vCard file. ## Quick summary - Add social links when creating a contact card or editing an existing one in the workflow editor - Paste any social media profile URL — the platform is detected automatically from the URL - Supported platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, GitHub, WhatsApp, Medium, and generic websites - Social links display as compact, recognizable platform icons on the visitor-facing contact page - Social links are embedded as `X-SOCIALPROFILE` entries in the vCard (VCF) download - Enable WhatsApp on a phone number to add a WhatsApp icon that opens a direct conversation - Up to 10 social links per contact card :::try-ai-prompt {"prompt":"Create a contact card with my name, email, phone number, and add social links for Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.","description":"Try creating a contact card with social links using the AI builder. It will ask for your details."}::: ## How social links work on contact cards Social links on contact cards are different from the [social links page workflow step](https://linkbreakers.com/help/article/what-is-a-multi-link-page). While the social links page is a standalone interactive step with its own layout and routing, social links on a contact card are part of the vCard itself — they enhance the contact information rather than replacing it. When a visitor opens your contact card page, social links appear as a row of platform icons below the contact details (phone, email, website, address). Each icon links to the corresponding profile. When the visitor downloads the contact as a VCF file, the social links are embedded using the `X-SOCIALPROFILE` vCard extension, which many modern contact applications can read. ## Adding social links during creation When creating a new contact card — either through the [link creation flow](https://app.linkbreakers.com/workspace/links/create?type=contact-card) or the workflow step editor — you'll find a **Social Links** section. 1. Click **Add Social Link** to add a new entry 2. Paste the full profile URL (e.g. `https://instagram.com/yourprofile`) 3. The platform icon is detected automatically from the URL 4. Repeat for each social profile you want to include 5. Remove any link by clicking the trash icon next to it There is no need to select a platform from a dropdown. Linkbreakers recognizes the platform from the URL domain automatically. ## Adding social links to existing contact cards Open your contact card in the workflow editor, click **Edit Contact Information**, and scroll to the **Social Links** section. The same URL-based input is available. Save your changes and they take effect immediately — no need to regenerate QR codes. ## Enabling WhatsApp on your phone number If your phone number is also a WhatsApp number, check the **Enable WhatsApp** checkbox next to the phone field. This adds a WhatsApp icon to the social links row on the contact page. When visitors tap it, it opens a direct WhatsApp conversation using the `wa.me` deep link. The regular phone link (tap to call) remains available separately. WhatsApp is treated as an additional way to reach you, not a replacement for the phone number. ## Platform detection Linkbreakers automatically detects the following platforms from the URL: | URL contains | Platform detected | |---|---| | `instagram.com` | Instagram | | `linkedin.com` | LinkedIn | | `twitter.com` or `x.com` | X (Twitter) | | `facebook.com` or `fb.com` | Facebook | | `youtube.com` or `youtu.be` | YouTube | | `tiktok.com` | TikTok | | `github.com` | GitHub | | `wa.me` or `whatsapp.com` | WhatsApp | | `medium.com` | Medium | | Any other URL | Generic website icon | ## How social links appear in the vCard When a visitor downloads the contact card as a VCF file, social links are stored using the `X-SOCIALPROFILE` vCard extension: ``` X-SOCIALPROFILE;type=instagram:https://instagram.com/yourprofile X-SOCIALPROFILE;type=linkedin:https://linkedin.com/in/yourname ``` Most modern contact applications on iOS, Android, and desktop can read these entries and display them alongside other contact information. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How many social links can I add to a contact card?** Up to 10 social links per contact card. This applies to both the creation flow and the workflow step editor. **Do I need to select the platform manually?** No. The platform is automatically detected from the URL you paste. You only need to provide the full profile URL. **What happens if the platform isn't recognized?** If the URL domain doesn't match any known platform, a generic website/link icon is displayed. **Are social links included in the vCard download?** Yes. They are embedded as `X-SOCIALPROFILE` entries in the VCF file, compatible with most modern contact applications. **What's the difference between social links on a contact card and the social links page step?** The [social links page](https://linkbreakers.com/help/article/what-is-a-multi-link-page) is a standalone workflow step with its own layout, title, and description — it acts as a destination. Social links on a contact card are supplementary icons displayed alongside the contact information (phone, email, address) on the same card. **Does enabling WhatsApp remove the regular phone link?** No. The phone number still appears as a clickable call link. WhatsApp is shown as an additional icon in the social links row. ## Limits and caveats - Maximum 10 social links per contact card. - Platform detection relies on the URL domain. Custom or self-hosted social platforms will show a generic icon. - The `X-SOCIALPROFILE` vCard extension is widely supported but not universal. Some older contact applications may ignore these entries. - Feature availability and limits can vary by plan and workspace setup.