Step 1: Install a Virtual Phone Number App
The first thing you’ll need to do is install a virtual phone number app on your smartphone. There are several options available, such as TextNow, Google Voice, or Hushed. These apps provide you with a temporary phone number that you can use to create a WhatsApp account without needing to add your personal contacts.
Step 2: Set Up a New WhatsApp Account
Once you have installed the virtual phone number app, proceed to create a new WhatsApp account using the temporary phone number. Install WhatsApp from your device’s app store and follow the setup instructions. When prompted for a phone number, enter the temporary number provided by the virtual phone number app.
Step 3: Verify Your Account
After entering the temporary phone number, WhatsApp will send a verification code to that number. Open the virtual phone number app, retrieve the verification code, and enter it into WhatsApp to complete the verification process.
Step 4: Customize Your WhatsApp Profile
Once your account is verified, you can customize your WhatsApp profile by adding a profile picture and a display name. Keep in mind that this will be the identity associated with the WhatsApp group you are about to create, so choose something relevant and engaging.
Step 5: Create a New WhatsApp Group
Now that your account is set up, it’s time to create the WhatsApp group without adding any contacts. Open WhatsApp and navigate to the “Chats” tab. Click on the “New Group” option and select a few initial contacts to proceed (you can remove them later).
Step 6: Adjust Group Privacy Settings
After creating the group, you’ll want to adjust the privacy settings to ensure it remains exclusive to the members you invite. To do this, open the newly created group chat, tap on the group name, and then select “Group Settings.” From here, you can customize who can see the group, message, and edit group info.
Step 7: Remove Initial Contacts
Now that your group is created and the privacy settings are set, it’s time to remove the initial contacts you added when creating the group. Open the group chat, tap on the participant list, and select “Remove Participant” next to each contact’s name. Confirm the removal to exclude them from the group.
Step 8: Invite Members to the Group
With the initial contacts removed, you can now invite new members to your WhatsApp group without having to add them to your contacts. Share the group link through various channels, such as social media, email, or SMS, and interested individuals can join the group by simply clicking on the link.
- Share the group link on your social media profiles
- Email the group link to interested individuals
- Send the group link via SMS to your contacts
And that’s it! You have successfully created a WhatsApp group without adding contacts. Now you can enjoy all the benefits of group communication without the hassle of managing a long list of contacts. Happy chatting!