Schedule & Send Automated WhatsApp Messages to ActiveCampaign Contacts Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to schedule and send automated WhatsApp messages to ActiveCampaign contacts using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

Access Pabbly Connect for Integration

To schedule and send automated WhatsApp messages to ActiveCampaign contacts, you will first need to access Pabbly Connect. This integration platform allows you to connect various applications seamlessly. Start by signing into your Pabbly Connect account. If you are a new user, you can sign up for free and receive 100 tasks every month.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. In the pop-up dialog, name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Schedule and Send Automated WhatsApp Messages to ActiveCampaign Contacts’. You can also choose to save it in a specific folder for better organization.

Setting Up Trigger and Action in Pabbly Connect

After naming your workflow, you will need to set up a trigger and action within Pabbly Connect. The trigger application will be ActiveCampaign, and the action application will be Vati, which is used for sending WhatsApp messages. Start by selecting the trigger option.

• Choose ‘Schedule by Pabbly’ as your trigger application.
• Set the frequency to ‘Every Day’ and choose a time, for example, 10:00 AM.
• Click ‘Save’ to confirm the scheduling.

Once the scheduling is saved, the workflow will automatically run every day at the specified time. Next, set ActiveCampaign as the action application to list your contacts. This allows you to fetch the contacts that will receive the WhatsApp messages.

Connecting ActiveCampaign to Pabbly Connect

The next crucial step involves establishing a connection between ActiveCampaign and Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Connect’ button to initiate this process. You will need to provide the API URL and API key from your ActiveCampaign account.

• Access ActiveCampaign settings and navigate to the ‘Developer’ section.
• Copy the API URL and paste it into Pabbly Connect, omitting the ‘https://’ part.
• Copy the API key and paste it into the corresponding field in Pabbly Connect.

After entering these details, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection. Once connected, you can test the setup by clicking on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure you receive the expected data response.

Sending WhatsApp Messages through Pabbly Connect

Now that ActiveCampaign is connected, it’s time to send automated WhatsApp messages through Pabbly Connect. Add a new action step by selecting Vati as your action application. The action event will be to send a template message. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with Vati.

Provide the API endpoint and access token from your Vati account. Map the WhatsApp number from the response you received from ActiveCampaign. Select the template you created in Vati for sending messages.

Ensure to include custom parameters, such as the contact’s name, to personalize the message. Finally, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the message is sent correctly. You should see a confirmation of the automated WhatsApp message being sent to your ActiveCampaign contacts.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to schedule and send automated WhatsApp messages to ActiveCampaign contacts using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can set up a seamless integration that allows you to communicate effectively with your contacts on a daily basis. This automation saves time and ensures that your messages reach your audience consistently.