Every messaging app offers an official way to open a chat from a link. They look similar but each has its own rules. Here's what lorito builds for you, and why it matters.
The four formats
wa.me/<number> opens a WhatsApp chat with a phone number in international format (no +, no spaces). lorito can also attach a prefilled first message.
Telegram
t.me/<username> opens a Telegram chat by username, or t.me/+<number> by phone. lorito detects which you gave it.
Messenger
m.me/<page> opens a Messenger conversation with a Facebook page by its username or name.
SMS
The phone's standard sms: scheme opens the native messaging app with the number ready. It works everywhere, no app required.
Why official beats a shortcut
A homemade redirect can break the moment a platform changes a detail, and it may not respect the visitor's app settings. The official link is the one each company maintains on purpose — it opens the native app, honors privacy choices, and is far less likely to rot.
Use the link the platform built for opening chats, and it keeps opening chats.
lorito never messages on your behalf. It builds the official link with the destination embedded and redirects — that's all.
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