How to Send Email Attachments to WhatsApp Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to send email attachments from Gmail to WhatsApp automatically using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Follow the steps for seamless integration. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Email to WhatsApp Integration

To begin the integration of sending email attachments to WhatsApp, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate the process between Gmail and WhatsApp seamlessly.

As an existing user, you can sign in, or if you are new, click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button. With Pabbly Connect, you can enjoy 100 free tasks every month. Once signed in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect application to access your dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In your Pabbly Connect dashboard, you will create a new workflow for sending email attachments to WhatsApp. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. using Pabbly Connect

• Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send Email Attachments to WhatsApp.’
• Select the folder where you want to save this workflow, such as ‘WhatsApp.’
• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

Now, you will be taken to a new window where you can set up the trigger and action for your workflow. The trigger will be set to capture emails, while the action will send those email attachments to WhatsApp using the WATI application.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To capture incoming emails, you will set the trigger application to Email Parser in Pabbly Connect. This application will help you fetch the email details automatically.

Once you select Email Parser, you will see a mail hook provided by Pabbly Connect. This hook is essential for capturing emails. Copy the mail hook URL, and then proceed to your Gmail account settings.

• In Gmail, go to Settings, then ‘See all settings’.
• Navigate to the ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’ tab.
• Add the forwarding address by pasting the mail hook URL from Pabbly Connect.

After adding the forwarding address, click ‘Next’ and then ‘Proceed’ to send a confirmation link. Confirm the forwarding by clicking the link sent to your mail hook in Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending Email Attachments to WhatsApp via Pabbly Connect

Now that your trigger is set up, you will need to configure the action to send the email attachments to WhatsApp. In Pabbly Connect, select WATI as your action application and choose the action event as ‘Send Template Message’.

To connect WATI with Pabbly Connect, you will need to provide an API endpoint and an access token. You can find these details in the WATI API documentation. Copy the API endpoint and access token and paste them into the corresponding fields in Pabbly Connect.

Input the WhatsApp number you want to send the attachment to. Select the template you created for sending resumes. Map the attachment link and sender’s email from the email response in Pabbly Connect.

After completing these steps, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the integration. If successful, the email attachment will be sent as a WhatsApp message.

5. Conclusion: Automate Your Email Attachments to WhatsApp

In this tutorial, we have explored how to use Pabbly Connect to send email attachments from Gmail to WhatsApp automatically. By setting up a trigger and action, you can streamline your workflow and ensure timely communication.

With Pabbly Connect, you can easily integrate various applications, making it a powerful tool for automation. Now, you can receive email attachments directly on WhatsApp, enhancing your productivity and efficiency.

By following these steps, you can set up your own automated system using Pabbly Connect, allowing you to focus on what matters most.