How to open a chat in WhatsApp without adding a contact?

How to open a chat in WhatsApp without adding a contact - briefly?

To open a chat in WhatsApp without adding a contact, you can use the "Message a Business" feature or scan a QR code if available. This method allows for direct communication without the need to save the number as a contact.

How to open a chat in WhatsApp without adding a contact - in detail?

To open a chat in WhatsApp without adding a contact, you can use several methods depending on your device and the situation. Here are detailed steps for both Android and iOS devices:

Using WhatsApp Web or Desktop

  1. Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop: Go to web.whatsapp.com on your computer.
  2. Scan QR Code: Open WhatsApp on your mobile device, go to the three-dot menu (More options), and select "WhatsApp Web". Scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen with your phone.
  3. Start New Chat: Once connected, click on the new chat icon (usually a speech bubble with a plus sign) at the top of the WhatsApp window on your computer.
  4. Enter Phone Number: A search bar will appear. Enter the phone number of the person you want to contact, including the country code. For example, +1 for the United States.
  5. Send Message: Type your message and press Enter. The chat will open directly without adding the contact to your phone's address book.

Using a Link (Android and iOS)

  1. Create a WhatsApp Link: Open your web browser and type in the following format: https://wa.me/PHONENUMBER. Replace "PHONENUMBER" with the full international number, including the country code but without any leading zeros, brackets, or dashes. For example, https://wa.me/+12345678901.
  2. Open Link in WhatsApp: When you open this link on your mobile device, it will automatically prompt you to start a chat with that number in WhatsApp.
  3. Send Message: Type your message and press the send button. The chat will be initiated without adding the contact to your address book.

Using Broadcast List (Android and iOS)

  1. Create a New Broadcast List: Open WhatsApp, go to the Chats tab, tap on the three-dot menu (More options), and select "New broadcast".
  2. Add Participants: Select the contacts you want to include in the broadcast. You can add up to 256 participants.
  3. Send Message: Type your message and press Send. The message will be delivered to all participants without adding them individually to your contact list.

Using Group Chat (Android and iOS)

  1. Create a New Group: Open WhatsApp, go to the Chats tab, tap on the three-dot menu (More options), and select "New group".
  2. Add Participants: Select the contacts you want to include in the group. You can add up to 256 participants.
  3. Send Message: Type your message and press Send. The message will be delivered to all group members without adding them individually to your contact list.

These methods allow you to communicate with someone on WhatsApp without officially adding their contact information to your device's address book, providing flexibility and convenience in various situations.