How to send a WhatsApp message to an email address?

How to send a WhatsApp message to an email address - briefly?

To send a WhatsApp message to an email address, you can use the "Click-to-Chat" feature. Create a link using the format https://wa.me/phone_number?text=url_encoded_text and replace 'phone_number' with the recipient's number in international format and 'url_encoded_text' with your message. When this link is opened on a device with WhatsApp installed, it will automatically open a chat with the specified phone number and pre-fill the message text.

How to send a WhatsApp message to an email address - in detail?

To send a WhatsApp message to an email address, you'll need to use the WhatsApp Web feature or the desktop application, as WhatsApp does not natively support sending messages directly to email addresses. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide:

1. Access WhatsApp Web:

   • Open your web browser and go to web.whatsapp.com.
   • On your mobile device, open the WhatsApp application.

2. Scan the QR Code:

   • In the WhatsApp app on your phone, tap on the three dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
   • Select "Linked Devices" and then "Link a Device".
   • Point your device’s camera at the QR code displayed on the web page to scan it. Alternatively, you can use the desktop application if you have it installed.

3. Compose Your Message:

   • Once connected, you will see all your WhatsApp conversations in the browser or desktop app.
   • Find the contact to whom you want to send a message. If the contact is not already in your address book, you can add them by clicking on the "New Chat" icon (usually represented by a pencil or paperclip).

4. Copy Email Address:

   • Open a new email compose window in your preferred email client or webmail service.
   • Copy the recipient’s email address from the "To" field of the email.

5. Paste Email Address into WhatsApp:

   • Return to the WhatsApp Web interface or desktop application.
   • Paste the copied email address into the "Search for Contacts or Groups" bar at the top of the screen.
   • WhatsApp will search for contacts with that email address. If the contact is found, select it to open the chat window.

6. Send Your Message:

   • Type your message in the text box at the bottom of the chat window.
   • Press Enter or click the Send button (a paper airplane icon) to send the message.

7. Verify Delivery:

   • WhatsApp will show a checkmark next to your message once it has been sent successfully. A double checkmark indicates that the recipient has read your message.

Additional Tips:

• Ensure that both you and the recipient have WhatsApp installed on your mobile devices and are connected to the internet.
• If the email address is not associated with a WhatsApp account, the message will not be delivered. In this case, consider asking the recipient to create a WhatsApp account using their phone number.

By following these steps, you can effectively send a WhatsApp message to an email address, leveraging the versatility of WhatsApp Web or the desktop application.