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This wikiHow will show you how to send a message to an unsaved number in WhatsApp.

How to Send a WhatsApp Message to an Unsaved Number

Open a browser and type in https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone= [the number you want to contact]. For example, if the number was area code +1 (US) 317-237-8888, you would type https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=13172378888 .

  1. You can use any of the popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or IE. [1]
  2. Go to https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=XXXXXXXXXXX . Instead of the Xs, enter the phone number you want to contact. [2]
    • For example, the phone number you want to contact is a US number (prefix 1) 555-1234, then you would type " https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=15551234 ."
    • Make sure you press "Enter" or "Go" on your keyboard and a WhatsApp window will pop up.
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  3. You'll be confirming that you want to send a message to that number and the WhatsApp app will open in a chat with that number. [3]
  4. You'll see a text field where you can enter your message . [4]
    • Tap the text field to open the text box and your keyboard will slide up from the bottom.
    • If you don't tap the text box, you can opt to tap the microphone icon and record a message instead of writing one. Once you tap the text box and enter text, however, the microphone icon will disappear.
    • You can also attach a file, take a picture or video with your camera, or include emojis using the icons in the text field.
  5. You'll see this paper airplane icon to the right of the text field.
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      1. Open your preferred browser on your phone or tablet.
      2. Go to https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=XXXXXXXXXXX where X is the phone number you want to contact.
      3. Tap Message when prompted.
      4. Enter your message.
      5. Tap the airplane icon to send.

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