Learn how to connect Gmail with WhatsApp to share attachments automatically using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Revolutionize your productivity approach with just a few strategic clicks. Uncover professional methods for connecting applications and creating workflows that reclaim hours of your week.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect to Start Integration

To connect Gmail with WhatsApp, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This powerful automation tool allows you to create workflows that can connect various applications seamlessly. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website and either sign in or create a new account. Signing up is free and provides you with 100 tasks each month.

Once logged in, click on the Pabbly Connect option to access the dashboard. Here, you can create new workflows that will facilitate the integration between Gmail and WhatsApp. Select the Access Now button under Pabbly Connect to proceed with setting up your first workflow.

2. Create a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To create a workflow, click on the Create Workflow button. You will be prompted to name your workflow. For this integration, you can name it Share Gmail Attachments on WhatsApp. After naming, choose the folder where you want to save this workflow and click Create.

  • Click on Create Workflow.
  • Name your workflow appropriately.
  • Select a folder to save your workflow.

Once the workflow is created, you will see two main sections: Trigger and Action. The trigger is the event that starts the workflow, while the action is what happens as a result. For this setup, you will select Gmail as the trigger application and WhatsApp Cloud API as the action application, facilitated by Pabbly Connect.

3. Set Up Gmail Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In the trigger section, choose Email Parser from the list of available options. This will allow you to capture emails with attachments. You need to connect the Email Parser with your Gmail account by forwarding emails to the unique email address provided by Pabbly Connect. using Pabbly Connect

To do this, copy the email address from Pabbly Connect and go to your Gmail settings. Under the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab, add the copied address as a forwarding address. Confirm the forwarding by clicking the link sent to your Pabbly Connect email. Once confirmed, select the option to forward a copy of incoming mail to the Pabbly Connect email address.

4. Filter Attachments and Send to WhatsApp

After setting up the trigger, you need to filter the emails to ensure that only those with attachments are processed. In the action section, select Pabbly Connect’s Filter tool. Set the filter conditions to check for the presence of attachments in the emails.

  • Add a filter for emails that contain attachments.
  • Set conditions to check for the word ‘resume’ in the subject or body of the email.
  • Save the filter settings to proceed.

Once the filter is configured, add another action step to send the message via WhatsApp. Choose WhatsApp Cloud API as the action application and select Send Template Message as the action event. You will need to provide the necessary API credentials from your WhatsApp Cloud account.

5. Finalize and Test the Integration

To finalize the integration, input your WhatsApp Cloud API credentials, including the access token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp Business Account ID. After entering these details, select the template message you created in your WhatsApp account.

Once everything is set up, test the workflow by sending a test email with a resume attached to your Gmail. If configured correctly, you should receive a WhatsApp message with the attachment link. This ensures that your integration using Pabbly Connect is working flawlessly, allowing you to share Gmail attachments on WhatsApp automatically.

Conclusion

This tutorial provided a detailed guide on how to connect Gmail with WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate the process of sharing email attachments on WhatsApp, ensuring you never miss important documents. With Pabbly Connect, integrating applications has never been easier.

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