How to Send WhatsApp without Saving Number

WhatsApp, as a widely used communication app worldwide, has greatly facilitated people's interactions. However, have you ever encountered this issue: when trying to contact someone on WhatsApp, you must first save their number to your contacts before you can start a chat?

This undoubtedly adds unnecessary hassle to communication. This limitation is particularly inconvenient in emergencies or when you need to communicate temporarily.

Today, we'll introduce five ways to send WhatsApp message or make a phone call on WhatsApp without saving the number. You can also make it easier for your clients to contact you on WhatsApp without saving your number.

5 Ways to WhatsApp a Number without Saving It

In this section, we explore five methods of sending WhatsApp messages without saving the number.

1Via a Direct Link from WhatsApp Official

WhatsApp's "click to chat" lets you start a chat without saving a number. If you know their number and they have WhatsApp, you can create a link to chat. Clicking the link opens a chat automatically. This feature works on both your phone and WhatsApp Web. Here are the steps:

1. Open your default device browser.
2. Type any one of the below two URLs in the URL box.
   • https://wa.me/PHONENUMBER
   • https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=PHONENUMBER

   Notes:

   Please replace the PHONENUMBER with the full number, including the country code, but without the '+' sign.

   For example, to chat with an America number 6468786499, you can use:

   • https://wa.me/16468786499
   • https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=16468786499

   To chat with an India number 9667545678, you can use:

   • https://wa.me/919667545678
   • https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=919667545678
3. Press Enter.
4. It will redirect you to chat with the WhatsApp contact.
   

2Use WhatsApp's Message Yourself Feature

WhatsApp allows users to message a number by simply clicking on it. If you receive a number in a private chat, just click to start a conversation. You can also send the number to yourself and click on it. If you need guidance, see the details below.

1. Open the WhatsApp app on your device.
2. Search your account name or “You," and your personal page will appear.
3. Paste the number in the chat box and send it as a message.
4. Tap the clickable number and select “Chat with ***”.

5. You will be directed to a personal chat with the number.

Tips

• You can pin your personal page to the top of your chats, name the contact you are contacting, and use the page to access the contact subsequently.
• You can also make a phone call after allowing WhatsApp to access your microphone.
  
• If you search the number directly on WhatsApp, you cannot see the person's WhatsApp account if you do not save the phone number as a contact.
• If you do not want to download WhatsApp and already have apps that link numbers to WhatsApp, like Truecaller or some phone apps, you can also use it to WhatsApp someone without saving their number.
• If you send a WhatsApp message to someone who does not have WhatsApp, you will be asked by WhatsApp to invite the person to join WhatsApp. Then, a text message from you inviting them to join WhatsApp will be sent to them.

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3Using Google Assistant (Android Only)

Android users can aid the use of their device with the voice-activated Google Assistant. However, they can also interact with it via chats and prompts. This feature can also be used to message a number without having to save it on your device.

You can dictate the number or paste it from another chat or app. You can say “Hey Google, send a WhatsApp message to +16468786499”. Please ensure the number is in international format. Also, this feature works only with English voice input of Google Assistant.

4Create a Siri Shortcut (iPhone Only)

Similar to how the Google Assistant works on Android, iOS users can use Siri. However, Siri might not be able to send a message directly to unsaved contacts on WhatsApp. This voice-activated feature can be used to reach saved numbers and even read their chats.

To use it to reach an unsaved number, you have to first add the chat with the unsaved number to your Home Screen. After which, you can use Siri to access the shortcut.

1. Open the Shortcuts app on your device.
2. Create a new shortcut.
3. Add action “Open URL”.
4. Paste the direct link https://wa.me/PHONENUMBER.
5. Save and name the shortcut.
6. Use Siri to trigger the shortcut.

5Tap the Contact Number in WhatsApp Groups

If you are in the same group chat with the person, you can chat with them without saving their number. You will need to know their number, username, or display picture to find them. If the list of contacts on the page is long, you can search for the person's number in the group or ask someone who has their contact saved to tag them.

1. Open the group chat.
2. Click on the group icon to see all group participants.
3. Tap on the profile of the unsaved number.

4. Select "Message **."

   

5. You can start chatting without saving the contact.

Is It Possible to Send WhatsApp Messages to Multiple Numbers without Saving?

No, you cannot send WhatsApp to multiple numbers without saving directly. The only feasible approach is that you joined a group chat where all the unsaved contacts are.

WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business do not offer a way to send WhatsApp messages to multiple numbers without saving. For instance, the broadcast lists feature allows users to send messages to up to 256 contacts, but you have to add all the numbers from your saved contacts.

There are some third-party apps, websites, and extensions that aid in sending WhatsApp messages. Some of the examples are Easy Message, Click to chat, Direct Message for WA, nocontactapp.com, etc. But none of these tools can be used to send messages to multiple numbers.

Businesses or marketers that need to reach many clients at once, manage customer service teams, or automate marketing, can also consider using the WhatsApp Business API from official providers or partners. These services have robust services and integration with the business CRM system.

Let Clients Reach You on WhatsApp without Saving Your Number

If you are a business owner or professional, you can make it easy for customers to message you on WhatsApp. This section shows three viable approaches you can utilize.

1If You Are Using WhatsApp Messenger

You can use the first method in Part 1 to create a customized WhatsApp Link. You can add this link to your website, official social accounts, or other promotional media so that your clients can WhatsApp you without saving your number.

1. Generate a direct link: https://wa.me/YOURPHONENUMBER
2. Add to your website and social media account.
3. Add a call to action (CTA) like “Chat with us via”.

2If You Are Using WhatsApp Business

You can turn the direct link to your WhatsApp into a QR code or generate a QR code from Settings. You can add this barcode to your website, official social accounts, or other promotional media.

1. Open WhatsApp Business.
2. Click on the menu icon, then select Settings.
3. Tap on Business Tools.
4. Select “Short Link” and generate a QR code.

   

5. Print or share the QR code.

This way, anybody can scan the code and be redirected to a private chat with your business account without saving your contact. This can be very helpful for customers who want to make quick inquiries or urgently place an order.

3WhatsApp Business API

You can also engage the services of any of the examples included in Part 2. With their customizable, collaborative, and CRM-integrated features, you can make yourself more visible to customers. However, unlike the other options, they offer paid service and include a more technical setup.

Reasons and Concerns of Messaging WhatsApp's New Number without Saving

In this last part of the guide, we consider common reasons people prefer not to save numbers.

• One-Time Chats: One of the leading causes for not saving a contact is if you do not intend to continue chatting with the person. Some people even delete the chat after a single chat, since there might not be a need to chat with the person again. It helps such users keep their contacts organized and avoid cluttering their contact list with temporary numbers.
• Privacy: People careful about their privacy may not save a contact. That way, the person whose contact is not saved cannot see their profile photo or last seen. These settings can be put in place through the privacy settings.
• Spam: If you get a spam message from someone, you are not likely to save their contact. Even if the tone of the message suggests that you were included in a broadcast list, you might still not save the contact of the person. Hence, spam messages that do not communicate a clear intent are another reason people do not save contacts.

Wrapping Up

Sending a message without saving a number is simple and efficient. Hence, WhatsApp makes this feature available for users on all devices to avoid the stress of keeping unused numbers. You can choose to use direct links, assistant commands, or business tools. With these tools, you can make yourself or your business more visible to customers without saving your contact information.

However, you need to be careful with your account privacy and sharing spam messages. That can leave you exposed to spying or make customers delete your contact.