Integrate Facebook Leads to WhatsApp in Minutes with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate workflows between Facebook Leads and WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect in just 7 minutes. Step-by-step guide included. Eliminate manual repetitive tasks from your workflow. Discover proven automation methods with intuitive steps designed for efficiency-minded professionals.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin integrating Facebook Leads with WhatsApp, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you will find the option to create workflows that automate your tasks seamlessly.

Once on the dashboard, locate the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the right side. Click on it, and you will be prompted to name your workflow. Choose a name that reflects your objective, such as ‘Facebook Leads to WhatsApp’. After naming, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

2. Configuring Facebook Leads as a Trigger in Pabbly Connect

Now that you have set up Pabbly Connect, it’s time to configure Facebook Leads as your trigger application. Select Facebook Lead Ads as the trigger application and choose the trigger event as ‘New Lead Instant’. This event will activate whenever a new lead is generated.

• Select ‘Connect’ to link your Facebook account.
• Choose the appropriate Facebook Page and Lead Generation Form associated with your account.
• Always ensure your Lead Generation Form is live to receive test leads.

After setting these parameters, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This step ensures that your integration is set up correctly. You will need to submit a test lead to verify that the data is captured accurately.

3. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

With Pabbly Connect configured, it’s essential to test the integration. Use the Meta for Developers page to access the Lead Ads Debug Tool. This tool allows you to simulate a lead submission to check if the data flows correctly into Pabbly Connect.

Fill in the required fields such as first name, last name, email address, and phone number. After completing the form, click ‘Next’ and then ‘Submit’. Return to Pabbly Connect to see if the webhook response has captured the lead details accurately.

4. Setting Up WhatsApp as an Action in Pabbly Connect

After successfully testing the Facebook Leads trigger, the next step is to configure WhatsApp as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose WhatsApp by NC as the action application and select ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.

• Connect your WhatsApp account by adding a new connection and entering the API key from your WhatsApp account.
• Map the mobile number with the country code and the name of the lead to personalize the message.
• Specify the source as ‘Facebook Leads’ and tag the entry as ‘New Lead’.

Once you have filled in all the necessary information, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will send a WhatsApp message to the lead confirming their submission.

5. Verifying Successful Integration of Facebook Leads to WhatsApp

To ensure that the integration is fully functional, test the workflow in real-time. Go back to the Meta for Developers page and submit another lead with different details. After submitting, check WhatsApp to verify that the new lead has received the automated message.

If the message is received, you have successfully integrated Facebook Leads to WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. This integration allows you to automate your communication with leads efficiently, ensuring timely follow-ups.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Facebook Leads to WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate your lead communication and enhance your business efficiency.