How to send messages on WhatsApp without saving the number using 5 different methods

WhatsApp has replaced the standard messaging app to become the default text messaging app for most smartphone users around the world. The app offers a seamless experience for sending or receiving text messages, videos, photos or documents. However, there are times when you want to send a WhatsApp message to someone without having to save their number in your contacts. But you can only send WhatsApp messages to those numbers saved in your contact list. What if we told you that you can send WhatsApp messages without saving someone’s number on your phone? In this article, we have listed five effective ways to do so. So, without further ado, let’s get started. ## Method 1: Send messages without saving a number using the WhatsApp app One of the easiest ways to send a WhatsApp message to an unknown number is by using this method. **Step 1:** Open the WhatsApp app on your Android or iOS device. **Step 2:** Copy the mobile number you want to send a WhatsApp message to. **Step 3:** Tap the New Chat button at the bottom and tap your name under WhatsApp Contacts. **Step 4:** Put the mobile number in the text field and click submit. **Step 5:** Now tap on the mobile number; if the person is on WhatsApp, you will see the Chat With option. **Step 6:** Tap it and you can send a WhatsApp message to the number without saving it.## Method 2: Send WhatsApp messages without saving a number by creating link in the browser. This is also an effective way to send a WhatsApp message without the need to save the number. All you have to do is follow these steps: **Step 1:** Open your mobile or desktop browser. **Step 2:** Copy and paste this link into the address bar. **Step 3:** Replace xxxxxxxxxx with the mobile number you want to send a WhatsApp message to. Make sure you add the country code before the mobile number. For example, if the number is 9876543210, the link should be 4:** Now tap Enter to open the link and tap the Continue to chat option. **Step 5:** You will be redirected to the person’s WhatsApp chat and you can easily send a message without saving the number. ## Method 3: Send WhatsApp messages without saving the number using Truecaller app Truecaller has a dedicated WhatsApp button to easily send a message without saving the number. Here’s how you can do it: **Step 1:** Open the Truecaller app on your Android or iOS device. **Step 2:** Look for the mobile number in the app and scroll down to see the WhatsApp icon. **Step 3:** Tap on it and the app will open a WhatsApp chat window allowing you to message the person without saving the contact. ## Method 4: Send WhatsApp messages without saving the number using Google Assistant You can also use Google Assistant to send a WhatsApp message to an unknown number. Here’s how you can do it: **Step 1:** Activate Google Assistant on your smartphone. **Step 2:** Ask Google Assistant the phrase “send WhatsApp to” followed by the mobile number. It is important to note that you must tell the correct mobile number and country code. **Step 3:** For example, if the number is 9876543210, the phrase should be “send WhatsApp to +919876543210”. **Step 4:** Assistant will ask for the text you want to send to the mobile number. Just dictate the text. **Step 5:** Once done, Google Assistant will automatically send the WhatsApp message to the desired mobile number. ## Method 5: Send WhatsApp messages without saving the number using Apple Siri Shortcut If you own an iPhone, this method is for you. One can use Siri shortcuts to send WhatsApp messages to an unregistered mobile number. Here’s how you can do it: **Step 1:** Open the Siri Shortcuts app on your iPhone. **Step 2:** Go to Settings > Shortcuts and enable Allow Untrusted Shortcuts. **Step 3:** Now download the WhatsApp to Non-Contact shortcut by searching in the browser. You can too [click on this link]( 4:** Click on Get Shortcut button and download it. **Step 5:** Tap on Add Untrusted Shortcut. **Step 6:** Now open Shortcuts app and scroll down to WhatsApp to No- Tap it to launch the shortcut, alternatively you can tap the three dots to add to the home screen **Step 7:** Now just enter the mobile number and you will be redirected to the new Whatsapp chat window.