WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging apps these days. But it comes with some challenges. One of the most prominent is that the app will show only those people in the chat contact list whose numbers are already saved on your device. But there are certain ways in which you can easily chat with someone and that too without saving the number. Below we have explained tricks that will allow you to chat on WhatsApp with even those who are not in the list of saved contacts. 

How to send WhatsApp messages without saving mobile number? - Via web browser

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Step 1: Open any web browser on your phone or computer.

Step 2: Type the link "http://wa.me/91xxxxxxxxxx" and press enter. 

In the link, 91 is the country code and then the 10-digit mobile number. For example, 

Step 3: Press enter to open the link.

Step 4: You will be either asked to redirect to the WhatsApp screen or download it. You can select the option of clicking on the green button which says "Continue Chat".

Step 5: The WhatsApp chat window of the entered mobile number will open and you can send a message to the person.

There's an alternative to this as well. Simply send the number to any other person on WhatsApp chat and then click on it. You will find the option to make a call or chat. However, you will have to bother someone by sending a random number. 

How to send WhatsApp messages without saving your mobile number? - Via Siri Shortcut

 

Step 1: Open the Apple Shortcuts app on your iPhone and tap on the "Add shortcut" button.

Step 2: Now install the WhatsApp to Non-Contact shortcut.

Step 3: Tap to run it once the shortcut is installed.

Step 4: A pop-up saying "Choose recipient" will appear.

Step 5: Enter the number with the country code in the "Choose recipient".

Step 6: The WhatsApp chat for the particular number will open which will let you chat with the person.