But in some situations, users just want to chat with someone without having to save the contact. But doing this can be a challenge. Not everyone needs to end up on your contacts list. Sometimes it could be the delivery person who wants a location to your address, and WhatsApp is the easiest way to do this. But you might not be keen on saving each person’s number in such situations.

Thankfully, users can chat with a number without saving it by making use of WhatsApp’s click to chat feature via an internet browser.  The click to chat feature makes use of wa.me shortcut links to start a conversation with any active WhatsApp account.

How to start a WhatsApp chat without saving a number

1. Open the browser of your choice

2. Visit the address https://wa.me/phonenumber.

Note: Add the registered WhatsApp mobile number you want to chat with on the phone number field in this format https://wa.me/919734652818. The country code, which for India is 91, needs to be added as well.

3. Upon visiting the page, WhatsApp will direct you to a website with a green message button.

4. Click on the button to start chatting with the number you entered.

Users can make use of these steps to message a registered WhatsApp number on both Android and iOS devices without the need to save the contact in your list.

There are various apps that have been designed to offer the same functionality. WhatsDirect is one such app that can be used to achieve the same. The app allows users to enter the phone number they want to start a conversation with, along with a chat message. Users can then tap on send which will redirect them to the main app.