If you frequently use WhatsApp for one-off conversations—like coordinating a quick delivery or a short business inquiry—you’ve likely experienced the frustration of cluttering your phone’s address book with temporary contacts. Fortunately, WhatsApp includes a native feature called “Click to Chat” that lets you start a conversation instantly, bypassing the need to save the number first.

This method relies on a special web link format and works seamlessly on both the mobile app and WhatsApp Web. Here is a guide on how to utilize this efficient trick.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Using Click to Chat

The core of this method is creating a specially structured URL. You do not need to download a third-party application or change any settings.

1. Prepare the Phone Number

The most critical step is formatting the phone number correctly. It must be in the full international format, which includes the country code.

• Do not include any special characters like plus signs (+), dashes (–), or parentheses (()).
• For example, if the country code is 91 (India) and the number is 9876543210, the correct format is 919876543210.

2. Construct the Link

Open your mobile browser or any application where you can type and activate a web link (like a note-taking app or a chat window). Use the base URL: https://wa.me/ and immediately follow it with the correctly formatted international number.

3. Initiate the Chat

Once the link is constructed, simply tap or click on it. WhatsApp will recognize the link and automatically open a new chat window with that number, allowing you to begin sending messages immediately without the contact ever being saved in your device’s address book.

Advanced Tip: Adding a Pre-Filled Message

You can enhance the link by including a default opening message. This is particularly useful for businesses or when sending templated querie