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How To Send WhatsApp Messages Without Saving Number: A Step-By-Step Guide

Tired of saving numbers just to send one WhatsApp message? Here’s how you can chat on WhatsApp without saving a number, using simple tricks and hacks.

WhatsApp Tips: We all love WhatsApp as it’s fast, reliable, and has ever from stickers to self-messaging. But there’s an irritating gap: why can’t we just text someone without jamming our contacts list with random numbers? Just think about this: you have to save your delivery guy's number as Pizza Boy #4 only to never use that contact again.

Well, there is some good news: you don’t actually need to save every number. We have listed down some tricks to send a WhatsApp message without adding them to your phonebook.

1. The "Message Yourself" Hack

This one is a true cheat code:

  • Open your own WhatsApp chat (it says “You”).
  • Paste the number you want to message.
  • It’ll turn blue. Tap it and select Chat with number.

And, Done. Your contact list stays clean.

2. The Group Chat Shortcut

Ever been in a group with someone you don’t have saved?

  • Just tap their number and hit Message.
  • Or check the group info, scroll through the members, and select the number.

It feels like sneaking into their DMs without hitting “Save Contact.”

3. Siri Shortcuts for iPhone Fans

iPhone users, you have an added advantage with Siri Shortcuts:

  • Add a shortcut like WhatsApp Unsaved Number.
  • Run it, enter the number, and chat.

And that's it, now you can chat without cluttering your contact list.

4. Third-Party Apps (Last Resort)

There are plenty of apps that can do this too, but beware, as some of these apps can be fishy and might attack your privacy. Always download from trusted sources. After all, your privacy is the main priority; no need to risk it for a single unsaved number.

You don’t need to sacrifice your short, tidy contact list to send a quick message. Whether it's OTP, a business query, or a one-time conversation, these hacks will save you from 'Contact List Overload.' Try them out, and thank yourself the next time you don’t have to scroll past Zomato Man New New New while calling your best friend.

About the author Annie Sharma

Annie always believed tech shouldn’t feel intimidating. After learning the ropes at HT, News9, and NDTV Profit, she's excited to begin her journey at ABP Live and share stories that make sense to everyone.

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