How to write to WhatsApp without adding the number to the address book?

How to write to WhatsApp without adding the number to the address book - briefly?

To send a message on WhatsApp without adding a contact to your address book, simply open the app and click on the three dots in the top right corner. Select "New chat" or "New broadcast," enter the number, and start messaging.

How to write to WhatsApp without adding the number to the address book - in detail?

To send a message on WhatsApp without adding a contact's phone number to your device's address book, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Save the Contact Temporarily:

   • Open the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
   • Navigate to the "Contacts" tab at the bottom of the screen.
   • Click on the "New Contact" icon (usually represented by a person with a plus sign).
   • Enter the phone number you wish to contact, followed by any name or placeholder text.
   • Save this temporary contact.

2. Send the Message:

   • Once the contact is saved, return to your WhatsApp home screen.
   • You should now see the newly added contact in your list of contacts.
   • Tap on the contact to open a chat window.
   • Compose and send your message as you normally would.

3. Delete the Contact:

   • After sending your message, you can delete the temporary contact from your address book without any consequences.
   • Go back to your device's contacts app (not WhatsApp).
   • Find the contact you created and delete it from your phone's address book.

4. Alternative Method: Use a Web Browser:

   • If you prefer not to save the number as a temporary contact, you can use WhatsApp Web.
   • Open WhatsApp on your mobile device and navigate to "Settings."
   • Select "Linked Devices" and then "Link a Device."
   • Scan the QR code displayed on your computer's web browser at web.whatsapp.com using your phone’s camera.
   • Once linked, open the web browser and type the WhatsApp number (in international format) in the search bar.
   • Click on the contact to start a chat and send your message.

Using these methods, you can communicate with someone on WhatsApp without permanently adding their phone number to your device's address book.