How to Send Automated WhatsApp Messages for Google Calendar Events Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages for Google Calendar events using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to integrate Google Calendar with WhatsApp effectively. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To send automated WhatsApp messages for Google Calendar events, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This integration platform allows you to connect various applications seamlessly. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect homepage by typing ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser.

Once on the homepage, you can either sign in if you’re an existing user or click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button to create a new account. After signing up, you will receive 100 free tasks every month to explore the capabilities of Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After logging into Pabbly Connect, navigate to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button and name your workflow, such as ‘Send WhatsApp Message for Google Calendar Events’.

• Select a folder to save your workflow.
• Choose ‘Google Calendar’ as the trigger application.
• Set the trigger event to ‘New Event’.

By selecting ‘New Event’, you instruct Pabbly Connect to initiate the workflow whenever a new event is created in Google Calendar. This sets the stage for the automation process.

3. Connecting Google Calendar to Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will connect your Google Calendar account to Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Connect’ button and select ‘Add New Connection’. You will be prompted to sign in with your Google account.

After signing in, allow Pabbly Connect to access your Google Calendar. Once authorized, select the specific calendar you want to use for creating events. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to capture the response from Google Calendar.

4. Fetching Guest Details from Google Contacts

Now that you have set up the Google Calendar trigger, the next step is to fetch the guest’s details using Google Contacts. Add a new action step in Pabbly Connect and select ‘Google Contacts’ as the action application.

• Choose ‘Search Contact’ as the action event.
• Connect your Google Contacts account to Pabbly Connect.
• Map the email of the guest from the previous Google Calendar response.

Once you have mapped the guest’s email, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to retrieve the contact details, including the mobile number, which will be used to send the WhatsApp message.

5. Sending the WhatsApp Message Using Watti

With the guest’s contact details retrieved, it’s time to send the automated WhatsApp message. Select ‘Watti’ as the action application in Pabbly Connect and choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.

To connect Watti, you will need to enter the API endpoint and access token from your Watti account. Once connected, map the mobile number retrieved from Google Contacts to the WhatsApp number field. Also, select the appropriate template name for the message.

Provide the necessary parameters for the message, including the variables for the guest’s name, event name, date, and time. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send the message. If successful, you will see a confirmation that the WhatsApp message has been sent to the guest.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively use Pabbly Connect to send automated WhatsApp messages for Google Calendar events. This setup enhances communication by ensuring guests receive timely notifications about event details.