Automate WhatsApp Reminders for Webinars Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp reminders for webinars using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to integrate Webinar Kit and WhatsApp Cloud API. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Webinar Automation

To automate WhatsApp reminders for webinars, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. You can do this by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing in to your account. If you are a new user, you can sign up for free and get 100 free tasks every month.

After logging in, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you will find various applications available for integration. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect to start creating your automation workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once on the Pabbly Connect dashboard, creating a workflow is essential for setting up your automation. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. A dialog box will prompt you to enter a workflow name and select a folder for saving. using Pabbly Connect

• Enter the workflow name: ‘Sending Automated WhatsApp Reminders for Webinars’.
• Select a folder where you want to save this workflow.

After filling in these details, click on the ‘Create’ button. This will set up your workflow, allowing you to define the trigger and action processes required for sending WhatsApp reminders.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The next step is to configure the trigger in Pabbly Connect. Click on the arrow in the ‘Trigger’ section and select ‘Webinar Kit’ as your trigger application. The trigger event will be set to ‘New Webinar Registration’.

After selecting the trigger application, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a unique webhook URL. Copy this URL, as it will be used to connect your Webinar Kit to Pabbly Connect. Open your Webinar Kit dashboard, navigate to the integrations section, and paste the webhook URL in the registration webhook URL field.

4. Configuring Action Steps for WhatsApp Reminders

After successfully setting the trigger, it’s time to configure the action steps in your workflow. The first action will be to create a delay using Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Delay by Pabbly’ as your action application and set the action event to ‘Add Delay Time’.

• Set the delay to one day before the webinar.
• Add another action step to format the date and time.

Configure the delay time and ensure it is correctly set to send reminders at the specified intervals. This allows you to automate the sending of WhatsApp messages a day and an hour before the webinar.

5. Finalizing Integration with WhatsApp Cloud API

To complete the automation, you will need to integrate the WhatsApp Cloud API. In the action step, select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ and choose the action event ‘Send Template Message’. Connect your WhatsApp account by entering the required details such as token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID. using Pabbly Connect

Once connected, select the template you created for your WhatsApp reminders. Map the recipient’s mobile number and other variables as required. After setting up these details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that your reminders are sent correctly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to automate WhatsApp reminders for webinars using Pabbly Connect. By integrating Webinar Kit and WhatsApp Cloud API, you can ensure your attendees receive timely reminders, enhancing their overall experience.