How to send WhatsApp messages without saving a contact on your phone
WhatsApp offers a feature that lets users start a chat without adding a phone number to their contacts. This can be useful for one-time conversations, business inquiries, or quick follow-ups where saving the number is not necessary. The tool works on both phones and WhatsApp Web and helps users begin a conversation simply by creating or tapping a link. Understanding how to access and use this option can make communication smoother and help reduce clutter in the phone’s address book. The process requires generating a link in the correct format or using WhatsApp’s official “Chat on WhatsApp” button. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to use these options.
How to sending WhatsApp message without saving a contact
To start a WhatsApp chat without adding the number to the phone’s contacts, follow the steps below:
Use Click to Chat
WhatsApp’s Click to Chat feature allows users to open a chat window with any number as long as the phone number is active on WhatsApp.
How to create your own link
Use this link format: https://wa.me/＜number＞
Replace ＜number＞ with the full phone number in international format.
Remove any symbols such as brackets, zeroes, or dashes.
For example:
Use: https://wa.me/1XXXXXXXXXX
Don’t use: https://wa.me/+001-(XXX)XXXXXXX
After tapping the link, WhatsApp will open a conversation window with that number.
Create a link with a pre-filled message
Users can also create a link that includes a message that appears automatically in the chat.
Format:
https://wa.me/whatsappphonenumber?text=urlencodedtext ('whatsappphonenumber' is the full number in international format and 'urlencodedtext' is the message in URL-encoded form)
Example:
https://wa.me/1XXXXXXXXXX?text=I'm%20interested%20in%20your%20car%20for%20sale
To create a link that only contains a message (without specifying a number):
https://wa.me/?text=urlencodedtext
Example:
https://wa.me/?text=I'm%20inquiring%20about%20the%20apartment%20listing
After generating the link, tapping it will show a list of contacts or allow the user to send the message directly.
How to use the “Chat on WhatsApp” button
WhatsApp also provides an official Chat on WhatsApp button that businesses and creators can place on websites, mobile apps, or landing pages. This button follows WhatsApp’s visual guidelines so it stays recognizable and easy for people to trust. It is available in green or white and comes in small, medium, and large sizes. The feature is currently available only in English
Things to keep in mind
HTML example:
Using Click to Chat or the official button can help users start conversations quickly without filling their address book with temporary numbers. These options make WhatsApp communication more flexible and convenient across both personal and business use.
How to sending WhatsApp message without saving a contact
To start a WhatsApp chat without adding the number to the phone’s contacts, follow the steps below:
Use Click to Chat
WhatsApp’s Click to Chat feature allows users to open a chat window with any number as long as the phone number is active on WhatsApp.
How to create your own link
Use this link format: https://wa.me/＜number＞
Replace ＜number＞ with the full phone number in international format.
Remove any symbols such as brackets, zeroes, or dashes.
For example:
Use: https://wa.me/1XXXXXXXXXX
Don’t use: https://wa.me/+001-(XXX)XXXXXXX
After tapping the link, WhatsApp will open a conversation window with that number.
Create a link with a pre-filled message
Users can also create a link that includes a message that appears automatically in the chat.
Format:
https://wa.me/whatsappphonenumber?text=urlencodedtext ('whatsappphonenumber' is the full number in international format and 'urlencodedtext' is the message in URL-encoded form)
Example:
https://wa.me/1XXXXXXXXXX?text=I'm%20interested%20in%20your%20car%20for%20sale
To create a link that only contains a message (without specifying a number):
https://wa.me/?text=urlencodedtext
Example:
https://wa.me/?text=I'm%20inquiring%20about%20the%20apartment%20listing
After generating the link, tapping it will show a list of contacts or allow the user to send the message directly.
How to use the “Chat on WhatsApp” button
WhatsApp also provides an official Chat on WhatsApp button that businesses and creators can place on websites, mobile apps, or landing pages. This button follows WhatsApp’s visual guidelines so it stays recognizable and easy for people to trust. It is available in green or white and comes in small, medium, and large sizes. The feature is currently available only in English
Things to keep in mind
- Use the button without modifying its appearance
- Download and apply the latest button design
- Place the button where it is clearly visible and simple to read
- Common places where the button can appear
- Website landing pages
- Contact sections
- Mobile apps
- Mobile site versions
- Third-party templates
HTML example:
Using Click to Chat or the official button can help users start conversations quickly without filling their address book with temporary numbers. These options make WhatsApp communication more flexible and convenient across both personal and business use.
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