How to start a WhatsApp chat with unknown contacts. WhatsApp recently rolled out a feature that will ease the process of starting a chat with other users, even when their number is not saved as a contact. The new functionality, available on both iOS and Android smartphones, will allow you to initiate a conversation with a stranger simply by entering their phone number in the app. Previously, users who did not want to start a chat with an unknown user without saving their number as a contact had to use various workarounds that were either bothersome or required the installation of another app.
How to start a WhatsApp chat with unknown contacts
- Update to the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS or Android.
- Open WhatsApp and tap the button to start a new chat.
- Type the number you want to chat with in the search bar.
- Look for the number listed in the section Not in your contacts and tap on Chat.
- You can now start a conversation by typing a message and tapping the send button.
