We’ve all been there. You need to message someone on WhatsApp, but you don’t want to face the problem of saving their contact information. If you frequently find yourself needing to message people on WhatsApp without wanting to save every single number, here are a few easy ways to achieve exactly the same. Let’s dive in:
1. Messaging yourself
- Start by opening WhatsApp and tapping the search bar at the top of the screen.
- Type “You” in the search bar to easily find your own chat.
- Once you’re in your chat, paste the phone number you want to message into the chat. The number will turn blue, signalling that it’s recognized as a valid WhatsApp contact. Tap on the blue number, and it becomes clickable.
- From there, just select “Chat with”, and it’ll open a conversation with that person.
This method is super helpful for messaging unsaved contacts without needing to save them in your contact list.
2. Sending Messages Through Third-Party Apps Like Truecaller’s Direct WhatsApp Feature
Truecaller offers an easy way to send WhatsApp messages without saving a number, making quick, one-time chats convenient. Simply follow these steps:
- First, download the Truecaller app from the App Store or Play Store.
- Once installed, open the app and use the search bar to look up the phone number you want to message. When the contact’s details appear, you’ll notice a WhatsApp icon next to the number.
- Simply tap the WhatsApp icon, and it will open WhatsApp with the chat window ready for you to start messaging.
In this way, you can message anyone instantly directly from the Truecaller app.
3. WhatsApp's 'Click to Chat' Feature
WhatsApp actually has a feature built right in for messaging someone without saving their number, called Click to Chat.
- Open your browser (like Chrome or Safari) and type this into the address bar: https://wa.me/<number>, replacing <number> with the person’s phone number and country code, without the +. For example, if you’re messaging +91 9876543210, just type https://wa.me/919876543210.
- Hit Enter, and a screen will appear asking if you want to open a chat. Click Continue to Chat, and WhatsApp will open up for you.
Tip: Bookmark https://wa.me/ in your browser so you can use it quickly in the future!
4. Sending Messages via Google Assistant
Google Assistant makes it super easy to send WhatsApp messages without touching your phone, perfect for when you're on the go or just feeling hands-free. Here’s how it works:
- Activate Google Assistant by saying “Hey Google” or pressing the Assistant button on your device.
- Say, “Send a WhatsApp message to +[country code][number]”, and then dictate your message. For example, if you want to message the number 987654321 in India, you’d say: "Send a WhatsApp message to +91987654321," making sure to include India’s country code (+91) at the start.
- Once you’ve dictated your message, Google Assistant will confirm the details and send it to you through WhatsApp.
You don’t have to type anything! Just speak, and your message gets delivered in seconds.
5. Using Siri Shortcuts on iPhone
For iPhone users, Siri Shortcuts can be a handy way to send WhatsApp messages without saving contacts. To get started, open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone and create a new shortcut. Follow the below steps to create a shortcut:
- Tap Create Shortcut or the + icon.
- Add the action Open URL.
- Enter the URL: https://wa.me/<number>, replacing <number> with the phone number and country code (e.g., https://wa.me/919876543210 for +91 9876543210).
- Save the shortcut and give it a name like "WhatsApp Quick Message."
Now, whenever you want to message a new contact, just open the shortcut and enter the number, and it’ll open the chat for you in WhatsApp.
These are the 5 effective ways by which one can send messages without saving the contact number.
If you’re a small or medium enterprise (SME), you might have to reach out to multiple people on WhatsApp without saving their contacts multiple times every day which could be a hassle. This process can be streamlined using WhatsApp Business API from any Meta Verified WhatsApp API provider like Heltar.
WhatsApp Business API
WhatsApp Business API is a powerful tool that enables businesses to scale their communication with customers. It offers a range of features, including the ability to send automated messages, templates, interactive messages, and media files. Integrating this API into your business systems allows SMEs to streamline customer support, marketing campaigns, and sales processes, improving customer satisfaction and increasing efficiency.
Heltar allows you to not only send bulk messages on WhatsApp but also automate communication, manage customer interactions at a large scale, and personalize messaging to enhance customer engagement, all through the powerful WhatsApp Business API.
For deeper insights on optimizing your WhatsApp experience and unlocking the full potential of WhatsApp Business, explore Heltar’s blog! Dive into valuable tips and strategies at heltar.com/blogs.