How do I send an SMS from my phone to WhatsApp - briefly?
To send an SMS from your phone to WhatsApp, you need to forward the message to the specific WhatsApp number provided by the service. This process allows you to seamlessly integrate traditional SMS functionality with WhatsApp's messaging platform.
How do I send an SMS from my phone to WhatsApp - in detail?
Sending an SMS directly to a contact on WhatsApp is not possible as WhatsApp does not support receiving messages via traditional SMS. However, there are alternative methods to connect with someone who is only reachable by SMS if you want to communicate using WhatsApp. Here's how you can achieve this:
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Using the "Click to Chat" Feature:
- Open your web browser and enter the following URL format: https://wa.me/phonenumber
- Replace 'phonenumber' with the international phone number of the person you want to contact, including the country code but without any leading zeros, plus signs, or dashes. For example: https://wa.me/12345678901
- If the person has WhatsApp installed and their phone number is registered with WhatsApp, you will be directed to a chat window where you can send them a message.
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Sending an Invitation via Email or Another Messaging Platform:
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Asking for Their WhatsApp Number:
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Using a Third-Party Service or API:
- There are third-party services and APIs that allow you to send SMS messages programmatically.
- These services can be integrated into applications or used via web interfaces to send SMS messages.
- However, these methods require technical knowledge and may involve costs.