Yes, you can call someone on WhatsApp without saving their number. The simplest method involves a direct link : Open your web browser and type https://wa.me/33XXXXXXXXX (including the country code, without the leading 0).
WhatsApp It then opens directly to the conversation, without adding anything to your contacts list.
Why make a call on WhatsApp without saving the number?
This happens more often than you might think. You have to contact someone after seeing an ad where only their phone number appears, you want to contact someone just once, or you're using the app on someone else's phone.
In these situations, keep your own directory It makes sense. You avoid saving unnecessary numbers and limit access to your contact list. It's also handy for contacting a business, reply to a message via instant messaging, or simply send a one-time message without cluttering your contacts' inboxes.
The best practice is still to use the official version of WhatsApp. Third-party apps such as GbWhatsApp promise the same thing, but they can expose your phone to malware.
How can I make this call without first registering?
Here are the native methods, without using a risky third-party app. They work on android as on iPhone.
Method 1: The wa.me link (the simplest)
WhatsApp offers a format of official link to start a conversation without going through your contacts. Here are the steps:
- Open your web browser (Chrome, Safari, or any web application).
- In the address bar, type https://wa.me/33XXXXXXXXX.
- Replace the numbers with the phone number from the correspondent, along with the’country code (33 (for France) and without the leading 0.
- Valid: WhatsApp opens directly to the conversation.
- Tap the call icon in top right to make a voice call, or send a message directly.
Method 2: From a number that is already displayed
On android as on iOS, an issue received by SMS, on a website or on social media, often leads to a context menu when you press and hold it.
Some keyboards and messaging apps offer the “Open in” option directly WhatsApp“, which gives you access to the discussion without having to sign up.
Another built-in option: in the’Calls tab of WhatsApp, you can call back a recent number from your history, even if they aren't saved in your contacts.
Method 3: via WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp Web offers the same option from a computer.
- Log in to the website web.whatsapp.com from your browser.
- Click the new message icon, then type the’address the number in international format in the search bar.
You can then send a message or open the conversation to use WhatsApp without adding the contact to your address book. This method also works on android than on iPhone via the mobile web browser.
Should you use GbWhatsApp?
Regarding the modified versions as GbWhatsApp also let you dial numbers without saving them. The problem is: these are unofficial apps, which are prohibited by the terms of use of WhatsApp.
The risk of suspension of your account is real, even if it is not systematic. Some copies of these APK have also been used to distribute malware, as documented by Kaspersky with the Trojan Triada.
For your protection and the protection of your data, it's best to stick to the link wa.me on the official app.
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