How to Send WhatsApp Messages from Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send WhatsApp messages from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect in this step-by-step tutorial. Automate your messaging efficiently! This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send WhatsApp messages from Google Sheets, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate workflows between applications without any coding skills. Start by signing into your Pabbly account or create a new one if you’re a first-time user.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard where you will find all Pabbly applications. Click on Pabbly Connect to begin creating your integration workflow. This is where you’ll set up the connection between Google Sheets and WhatsApp.

2. Creating Trigger and Action Steps in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, the first step is to create a trigger event. Here, you will select Google Sheets as your trigger application. The event will be set to ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’. This means that every time a new row is added or an existing row is updated, it will trigger the workflow. using Pabbly Connect

• Select ‘Google Sheets’ as your trigger application.
• Choose ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ as the trigger event.
• Connect your Google account to allow Pabbly Connect to access your sheets.

After setting up the trigger, you will need to test it to ensure it captures the data correctly. Click on the ‘Test’ button to verify that the connection is successful, and Pabbly Connect can retrieve data from your Google Sheets.

3. Setting Up Webhook URL in Google Sheets

Next, you will need to set up a webhook URL in Google Sheets. This is crucial for sending data from Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. To do this, go to your Google Sheets and click on the Extensions menu. From there, select Pabbly Connect Webhooks and then click on ‘Initial Setup’.

In the setup dialog, paste the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect. Additionally, specify the trigger column, which is the final column in your sheet that indicates when data should be sent. For example, if your final data column is C, enter ‘C’ in the trigger column field. Finally, click on ‘Submit’ to save your settings.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages via Pabbly Connect

After successfully connecting Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect, the next step is to set up the action to send WhatsApp messages. Choose WhatsApp as your action application and select the event as ‘Send Template Message’. This action allows you to send pre-defined messages to your customers.

• Connect your WhatsApp account to Pabbly Connect.
• Enter your WhatsApp Business Account ID and API token.
• Map the phone number and message fields to your Google Sheets data.

Once you have mapped the necessary fields, click on ‘Save & Send Test Request’ to send a test message. This ensures that everything is set up correctly and allows you to verify that the messages are being sent as intended from Google Sheets.

5. Final Steps and Sending Messages to Customers

In the final step, you will want to send messages to all your customers listed in Google Sheets. Return to your Google Sheets and make sure you have the correct data filled in. Go back to Pabbly Connect and click on the ‘Send All Data’ option to initiate the message sending process.

This will trigger the sending of WhatsApp messages to all the phone numbers listed in your Google Sheets. By following this process, you can effectively use Pabbly Connect to automate your messaging tasks and reach out to your customers seamlessly.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily send WhatsApp messages from Google Sheets, streamlining your communication with customers. This integration simplifies the process, allowing you to automate sending messages efficiently without manual effort. Take advantage of this powerful tool to enhance your customer engagement!