Five ways to send WhatsApp messages without saving a number

WhatsApp, world's most popular messaging app, offers a host of privacy-centric features, like tools to hide a user's last seen or online activity, ir profile picture, and even ir Status. However, it has required users to interact with each or using ir registered phone numbers by design. Since WhatsApp does not support usernames or an alternative that eliminates need to share and save phone numbers, it offers workarounds that allow users to send messages without saving a phone number.

Here are five ways to send messages on WhatsApp without saving a phone number

WhatsApp -to-Chat Link

-- Create link using "https://wa.me/phone_number" format, replacing "phone_number" with desired number including country code.
-- Open link by copying and pasting it in a browser's URL box on a device.
-- Start chatting by tapping "Continue to Chat" option directly with number.

WhatsApp QR Code

-- Generate QR code from profile section.
-- Scan QR code using phone's camera to reach WhatsApp account.
-- Start chatting directly with account.

WhatsApp Groups

-- Look for number in a WhatsApp group account is a part of.
-- Open chat by tapping contact's name or number in group chat.
-- Start messaging when direct chat opens.

Message Yourself feature

-- Open a new chat by tapping plus icon or 'New Chat'.
-- Users should not choose ir own number from list.
-- Send number to chat.
-- Open chat by tapping number.

Third-party Apps

Several third-party apps allow users to send messages without saving number. Ensure app only has necessary permissions for device on which it is installed.