How to Send WhatsApp Messages When a SendinBlue Contact is Added to List Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages when a new contact is added to a SendinBlue list using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send WhatsApp messages when a new SendinBlue contact is added, first, access Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website.

Once on the landing page, click on the ‘Sign In’ button if you’re an existing user. If you’re new, you can sign up here. After signing in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect to reach the dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, locate the blue ‘Create Workflow’ button on the right side. Click on it to open a dialog box where you can name your workflow. For this integration, name it ‘Send WhatsApp Messages When a New SendinBlue Contact is Added to List’ and click ‘Create’.

• Click on the ‘Trigger’ option.
• Select ‘SendinBlue’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Contact Added to List’ as the trigger event.

After selecting the trigger, you will receive a webhook URL. Copy this URL as it will be used to connect SendinBlue with Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up SendinBlue Webhook

Next, head over to your SendinBlue account. Go to the ‘Contacts’ section and click on ‘Settings’ on the left sidebar. From there, select ‘Webhooks’, and click on ‘Add a New Webhook’. Paste the copied webhook URL from Pabbly Connect into the designated field.

Ensure that the webhook is set to trigger when a contact is added to a list, then click ‘Add’. This step connects SendinBlue with Pabbly Connect, allowing it to send data when a new contact is added.

4. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

Now, it’s time to test the integration. Go back to Pabbly Connect and perform a test submission to ensure data is received. Create a new contact in SendinBlue using your form with fields like first name, last name, email, and phone number.

• Fill out the form with the required details.
• Submit the form to add the contact to your SendinBlue list.
• Check Pabbly Connect for the received response.

If successful, you will see the contact details reflected in Pabbly Connect. This confirms that the integration is working correctly.

5. Sending WhatsApp Messages Using Pabbly Connect

After confirming the data receipt, it’s time to set up the action application to send WhatsApp messages. Select ‘Interact’ as your action application. Choose ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’ as the action event and connect it to Pabbly Connect.

To establish this connection, you will need a secret key from your Interact account. Once you have the key, fill in the required fields, including the phone number with the country code and the template code name. Map the first name and last name to personalize the message.

Finally, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If everything is configured correctly, you will receive a WhatsApp message confirming the integration is successful. This completes the workflow setup using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to send WhatsApp messages whenever a new contact is added to a SendinBlue list using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate your communication effectively, ensuring timely responses to your contacts.