How to Send Messages to an Existing Group using WhatsApp with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to seamlessly integrate WhatsApp with Slack using Pabbly Connect to send messages to an existing group. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for automation. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send messages to an existing group on WhatsApp, we will use Pabbly Connect as our integration platform. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website at Pabbly.com/connect and log in with your existing account. If you are a new user, signing up is quick and easy.

Once logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard where you can access all applications. Click on the Pabbly Connect option to begin the integration process. Here, you will create a new workflow for sending messages from Slack to WhatsApp.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, we will create a workflow in Pabbly Connect to automate message sending. Click on the Create Workflow button. A dialog box will appear asking for a name for your workflow. Name it ‘Send Message to an Existing Group using WhatsApp by Online Live Support’ and click Create.

After creating the workflow, you will see two sections: Trigger and Action. The trigger application will be Slack, and the action application will be WhatsApp by Online Live Support. This setup ensures that whenever a new message is posted in Slack, it will be sent to your WhatsApp group.

• Click on Slack as the Trigger application.
• Select the trigger event as New Message.
• Connect your Slack account by clicking Add New Connection.

Once connected, select the Slack channel you want to monitor for new messages. This completes the trigger setup in Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up the Action to Send Messages to WhatsApp

Now that the trigger is set, it’s time to configure the action that sends messages to WhatsApp. Select WhatsApp by Online Live Support as your action application. The action event will be Send Text Message to Group.

To connect WhatsApp, you will need to establish a new connection and provide a session ID. This ID can be obtained from your WhatsApp setup on Online Live Support. Ensure you have the correct session ID copied and paste it into the connection settings in Pabbly Connect.

• Go to your WhatsApp setup in Online Live Support.
• Create a new session to generate a QR code.
• Scan the QR code to establish the connection.

Once the connection is established, you will need to input the group ID and the message you wish to send. The group ID can be fetched by adding another action step to get group information.

4. Testing the Integration with Slack and WhatsApp

After setting up the action, it’s crucial to test the integration to ensure everything works as expected. In Pabbly Connect, you can send a test message from the Slack channel to verify that it appears in your WhatsApp group.

To do this, send a test message in your Slack channel and then click on Save and Send Test Request in Pabbly Connect. If everything is configured correctly, the message should be successfully sent to your WhatsApp group.

Send a test message in Slack. Check your WhatsApp group for the received message. Confirm the integration works by checking for real-time updates.

Once you confirm that the test message has been sent successfully, your integration is complete and operational.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to send messages to an existing WhatsApp group from Slack. By following the steps outlined, you can automate this process, ensuring seamless communication between your applications.

Pabbly Connect makes it easy to integrate various applications, enhancing your workflow efficiency. Now you can manage messages effortlessly between Slack and WhatsApp, ensuring you never miss an important update in your group.