# Send WhatsApp Message Without Saving Contact Using iOS Shortcuts | Shortcuts Library

> Using this shortcut, you don't need to save a contact first in WhatsApp before messaging them

## What this shortcut does

One of the most annoying parts of WhatsApp is that you have to add a phone number into your contacts first to be able to send a message to that number.
When you are doing house searching or selling something and have to message number of random numbers, this quickly fills up your contact data with junk
My v2 shortcut that I built:
https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/58967b9d0e5a4826ad75df98a516155a
Allows you to WhatsApp any number without adding them into your contacts.
The Workflow is smart so you can customize the country code in the parameter. By default I have set it to 65 which is country code for +65 (Singapore)
If you have a phone number in your clipboard the workflow will give you a choice to use that phone number or enter a new number
You can run it as a widget or add to your home screen as you see fit
You can even share a phone number from your phone call list screen to this shortcut, to directly WhatsApp that number
The latest version now allows you start WhatsApp chat from the iOS share sheet as well
Enjoy !
Ps. This is iOS 12 and above of course as you need shortcuts app!
P.s just noticed that RedmondPie has featured my shortcut and given a direct link to iCloud shortcut without crediting me or this reddit page. Pretty sneaky.
But hey thanks anyway!!

## Compatibility

iPhone, iPad

## Required apps



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