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Which URL actions are supported?

URL actions allow to perform an action in Threema by tapping on a link. The following URL actions are available: (ABCDEFGH serves as placeholder for an arbitrary Threema ID.)

  • Add ID to contact list

    https://threema.id/ABCDEFGH

    If the contact list does not contain the specified ID, the ID will be added to the contact list, and the contact details will be opened. If the contact list contains the specified ID, the respective chat will be opened.

  • Open chat

    https://threema.id/ABCDEFGH?text=

    Opens the chat with the specified ID. (If the contact list doesn’t contain the ID, the ID will be added to the contact list.)

  • Compose message

    https://threema.id/ABCDEFGH?text=Hello

    Opens the chat with the specified ID and enters the provided text into the text field. (If the contact list doesn’t contain the ID, the ID will be added to the contact list.)

    https://threema.id/compose?text=Hello

    Opens the contact picker. The provided text will be entered into the text field of the chat with the selected contact.

Please note that the Samsung Internet Browser currently doesn’t support these URL actions.

(The threema://-URL actions are still available. However, it is recommended to use the threema.id actions listed above whenever possible.)

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To share your Threema ID with someone, simply send them your Threema ID’s Share Link:

  1. In “Threema > My Profile (Android) or Profile (iOS),” tap the “Share” button
  2. Select the communication channel, e.g., email or SMS
  3. Select the contacts you wish to share your Threema ID with (existing or potential Threema users)

The selected contacts will receive a link of the form https://threema.id/YOURID, where YOURID is your actual Threema ID.

When opening this Share Link on a mobile device, the respective ID will be added to the contact list in Threema. When opening the link on a computer (or a mobile device on which Threema is not installed), a custom website appears where you can add the ID to Threema by scanning a QR code (or download the app from the appropriate store).

You can add your custom Share Link to your email signature or use it as (anonymous) contact information on social networks.

threema.id links support various URL actions.

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