WhatsApp on iPhone: How to send messages to unregistered numbers

A limitation frequently encountered on WhatsApp is the need to have the person’s phone number registered in your contacts list in order to send them a WhatsApp message. In this article, we’ll explore some simple solutions for sending WhatsApp messages to unregistered numbers on iPhone.

Use a WhatsApp share link:

One simple method is to use a WhatsApp sharing link. Just follow these steps:

• Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
• Go to the conversation with the contact you want to send a message to.
• Copy the sharing link by clicking on “Share invitation link”.
• Paste this link into a message or e-mail and send it to the person concerned.

WhatsApp Click to Chat:

WhatsApp offers a feature called “Click to Chat” that lets you send messages to unregistered numbers. Here’s how to use it:

• Open a web browser on your iPhone and go to “https://wa.me/numérodetéléphone” (replace “phonenumber” with the person’s number, including country code).
• Press Enter to open a WhatsApp chat window with the specified number.
• Write your message and press “Send”.

Using Siri to send messages to unregistered numbers

To use Siri to send messages to unregistered numbers on WhatsApp, you can follow these steps:

Install the Siri shortcut:

Install the Siri shortcut on your iPhone’s Siri Shortcuts app using the link provided. To install a Siri shortcut on the Siri Shortcuts application, follow these steps:

• Open the Siri Shortcuts application on your iPhone.
• Press the “Gallery” tab to browse the shortcuts available from different applications.
• Select the shortcut you wish to install.
• Press “Add” next to the shortcut you wish to add.
• Then press “Add to Siri” to record a phrase you’ll use to activate this shortcut with Siri.

Using the Siri shortcut :

Once the shortcut is installed, you can use Siri to send a message to an unregistered number by saying “Hey Siri, send a WhatsApp message to” followed by the phone number and message content.

Although WhatsApp is designed to encourage communication between registered contacts, these tips will enable you to send messages to unregistered numbers on iPhone. Make sure you respect people’s privacy and don’t abuse these methods. Try these solutions and choose the one that best suits your needs to stay connected with all your contacts, even if they’re not in your WhatsApp friends list.

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