
Written By Deepti Ratnam
Published By: Deepti Ratnam | Published: Oct 24, 2024, 04:51 PM (IST)
In today’s digital age, privacy and convenience are paramount. Sometimes, you may need to send a WhatsApp message to someone without necessarily saving their phone number in your contacts. Perhaps you want to reach out to a business or service provider, or you just don’t want to clutter your contacts list. While WhatsApp’s primary function is facilitating communication between saved contacts, there’s a workaround for sending messages to unsaved numbers. Also Read: WhatsApp’s New iPhone Update Brings A Liquid Glass Design, But Also A Strange Mute Bug
In this article, we’ll show you the simple steps to achieve this so you can communicate freely without compromising your privacy or convenience. Also Read: Now Apply For Delhi Govt Documents In WhatsApp Chat, No Office Visit Needed
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WhatsApp offers a built-in “Click to Chat” tool to message someone without saving their number. This method works for both Android and iOS users. Follow these steps:
Open any web browser and type this URL: https://wa.me/ followed by the person’s phone number, including the country code but without the ‘+’ sign.
For instance, if you’re messaging an Indian number, you would use: https://wa.me/919876543210.
Once you hit enter, you’ll be redirected to a WhatsApp chat with the number, where you can send your message immediately.
If you prefer an app solution, there are several third-party apps like “Click to Chat” or “Direct Message for WhatsApp.” These apps allow you to enter the phone number directly into a form and redirect you to WhatsApp for messaging without saving the number. It’s a convenient way to bypass adding contacts for short-term communication.
For businesses, the WhatsApp Business API is a great tool. It allows you to send messages to unsaved numbers in bulk. This is particularly useful for companies managing customer queries, orders, or updates.
Using these methods, you can easily send WhatsApp messages without adding numbers to your contacts, keeping your phone book uncluttered while communicating efficiently.