Learn how to integrate Instagram lead ads with WhatsApp alerts using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless automation. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect to Start Your Integration

To begin integrating Instagram leads with WhatsApp alerts using Pabbly Connect, first, you need to access the platform. Open your web browser and go to the Pabbly Connect landing page by searching for ‘Pabbly.com/c/connect’. This will direct you to the login page.

If you’re a new user, click on ‘Sign Up for Free’ to create an account. Existing users should click on ‘Sign In’ to access their dashboard. Once logged in, you will see various Pabbly applications, but today we will focus on Pabbly Connect for integration.

2. Create a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, which will prompt you to name your workflow. Enter a suitable name like ‘Get WhatsApp Alerts for New Instagram Leads’ and select a folder to save it in.

  • Name your workflow: Get WhatsApp Alerts for New Instagram Leads
  • Select a folder for organization

Once you have named your workflow, click on ‘Create’. You will now see the workflow window where you can set up triggers and actions. Remember, the trigger will be Instagram Lead Ads, and the action will be WhatsApp Cloud API.

3. Set Up Instagram Lead Ads as Trigger

In the workflow window, select Instagram Lead Ads as your trigger application. This is essential as you want to capture new leads as they come in. For the trigger event, choose ‘New Lead Instant’ to ensure that the workflow is activated immediately upon receiving a new lead.

After selecting the trigger event, click on ‘Connect’. If you haven’t connected your Instagram account with Pabbly Connect before, you will need to create a new connection. Follow the prompts to grant permissions to access your Instagram Lead Ads.

4. Configure WhatsApp Cloud API as Action

Now that your trigger is set, it’s time to configure the action. Search for WhatsApp Cloud API and select it as the action application. For the action event, choose ‘Send Template Message’. This allows you to send an automated WhatsApp message when a new lead is captured.

  • Select WhatsApp Cloud API as the action application
  • Choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event

Click on ‘Connect’ to link your WhatsApp account with Pabbly Connect. You will need to enter your WhatsApp Business Account ID, Phone Number ID, and a temporary access token. These details can be obtained from your WhatsApp Cloud API setup.

5. Test Your Integration

After setting up the action, it’s crucial to test your integration to ensure everything works smoothly. You can perform a test submission through the Meta for Developers tool, which allows you to simulate a lead submission. Select your page and form, fill in the required details, and submit.

Once the test lead is submitted, check your WhatsApp to verify if you received the automated message sent by Pabbly Connect. The message should contain the lead’s details, confirming that your workflow is functioning correctly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to integrate Instagram Lead Ads with WhatsApp alerts using Pabbly Connect. This integration allows for real-time notifications of new leads, enhancing your response time and improving conversion rates.

Ensure you check out Pabbly Connect to create business automation workflows and reduce manual tasks. Pabbly Connect currently offer integration with 2,000+ applications.