Learn how to send WhatsApp messages automatically upon Elementor form submissions using Pabbly Connect and MSG24x7. Step-by-step guide included! 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 Integration
To start sending WhatsApp messages for Elementor form submissions, we will use Pabbly Connect. First, open your browser and search for Pabbly Connect. You will be directed to the landing page where you can either sign in or sign up for free.
If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button to create an account. Existing users can click on ‘Sign in’. After logging in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section and select Pabbly Connect to access the dashboard where you can create workflows.
2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect
To create a workflow in Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ option. A dialog box will prompt you to name your workflow. Enter a name like ‘Send WhatsApp Message for Elementor Form Submission Using MSG24x7’ and click ‘Create’.
- Select ‘Elementor’ as the trigger application.
- Choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.
- Copy the provided webhook URL for Elementor.
Next, you will set up the Elementor form by pasting the webhook URL in the appropriate field. This step connects your Elementor form to Pabbly Connect, allowing data to flow into the workflow.
3. Setting Up Elementor Form for Submission
In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Elementor and select ‘Getting Started’. Click on ‘Create Your First Page’ and scroll down to the forms section. Here, you will edit your form to include the webhook.
- Select ‘Action After Submit’ and click the plus sign.
- Choose ‘Webhooks’ and paste the copied URL.
- Publish the form to save changes.
After updating the form, you can test it by submitting dummy details. This will help ensure that Pabbly Connect receives the data correctly from Elementor.
4. Configuring MSG24x7 in Pabbly Connect
Once your form is set up, return to Pabbly Connect and proceed to configure MSG24x7 as the action application. Select ‘MSG24x7’ and choose the action event ‘Send WhatsApp Template’.
Click on ‘Connect’ and add a new connection by entering your MSG24x7 API key. You can find this key in your MSG24x7 account under the API section. After pasting the API key, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection.
5. Finalizing the Workflow and Testing
With your MSG24x7 connection established, you will need to map the data from the Elementor form to the WhatsApp message template. This includes mapping the user’s name, email, and contact number to the respective fields in the template.
Enter the campaign name and select the template you created. Test the workflow by sending a message to a real phone number. Check WhatsApp to confirm the message was received.
After testing, you can confirm that your workflow is complete. Now, whenever a new form is submitted in Elementor, Pabbly Connect will automatically send a WhatsApp message using MSG24x7.
Conclusion
By following this tutorial, you learned how to use Pabbly Connect to automate WhatsApp messages for Elementor form submissions. This integration ensures timely communication with your users, enhancing their experience.
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