How to Send a WhatsApp Message Without Saving the Number

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Have you ever wanted to send a quick WhatsApp message to someone without saving their number? Maybe it’s a delivery person, a one-time contact, or someone you don’t want cluttering your address book.

Luckily, WhatsApp offers several ways to achieve this. Let’s explore three simple methods:

Method-1: Message Yourself Feature (Easiest!)

  1. Copy the phone number you want to send a message to.
  2. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
  3. Tap the “New Chat” button.
  4. Select your own name (with the “(You)” suffix).
  5. Paste the copied phone number in the text box and hit Send.
  6. Tap on the phone number you just sent.
  7. If the person is on WhatsApp, a “Chat with…” option will appear. Tap it to open the chat window.
  8. Start typing your message! No need to save the number.

Method-2: Using a Participant’s Name in a Group Chat

  1. Open a group chat where the person you want to message is present.
  2. Tap on their username or phone number if they’ve recently sent a message.
  3. A menu will appear. Choose the “Message” icon.
  4. The person’s individual chat window will open, allowing you to send your message.

Method-3: Create a Chat Link with Your Browser

Create WhatsApp Chat Link tool




  1. Create and copy WhatsApp chat link.
  2. Open a web browser on your phone (e.g., Chrome).
  3. Paste the link in the address bar.
  4. Hit Enter to load the link.
  5. You’ll be redirected to WhatsApp’s website. Click “Continue to Chat“.
  6. The other person’s chat window will open. You can now send your message without saving the number.

These methods offer convenient ways to send quick WhatsApp messages without cluttering your contacts. Remember, the recipient needs to be a WhatsApp user for these methods to work.