Integrating SMS and WhatsApp with Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to seamlessly integrate SMS and WhatsApp Cloud API using Pabbly Connect for your webinar registrations with this detailed tutorial. Revolutionize your productivity approach with just a few strategic clicks. Uncover professional methods for connecting applications and creating workflows that reclaim hours of your week.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin integrating SMS and WhatsApp Cloud API, first access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to connect various applications seamlessly. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing in or creating a new account.

Once logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard where you can create workflows. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button and give your workflow a name, such as ‘Add Webinar Kit Registrant from Elementor Form Submission’. This sets the stage for integrating your applications.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we’ll create a workflow to automate the process of adding webinar registrants. After naming your workflow, you need to define a trigger. For this integration, select Elementor as your trigger application, specifically the ‘New Form Submission’ event. using Pabbly Connect

• Select ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the provided Webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.
• Paste the Webhook URL into your Elementor form settings.

After setting up the Webhook, you need to test the connection. Submit a test form entry in Elementor to ensure Pabbly Connect captures the data correctly. This step is crucial for the integration to function properly.

3. Integrating Webinar Kit with Pabbly Connect

Now that you have set the trigger, it’s time to integrate Webinar Kit. Select Webinar Kit as your action application in the workflow. Choose the action event as ‘New Webinar Registration’ to add the registrant automatically. using Pabbly Connect

When connecting to Webinar Kit, you will be prompted to enter an API key. This key can be found in your Webinar Kit account settings under API access. After entering the API key, select the webinar ID corresponding to your event, ensuring that the correct webinar is associated with the registration.

• Map the registrant’s email, first name, and last name from the trigger data.
• Set the webinar presentation date in ISO 8601 format.

Once all fields are mapped, save the action step. This integration will ensure every new registrant from your Elementor form is added to your Webinar Kit automatically.

4. Sending Notifications via SMS and WhatsApp

After successfully adding registrants to Webinar Kit, the next step is to notify them via SMS and WhatsApp. For SMS, integrate Twilio as your next action application. Select ‘Send SMS Message’ as the action event.

To configure this action, you will need your Twilio account SID and authorization token. Enter these credentials to connect Twilio with Pabbly Connect. Then, customize the SMS body to include the registrant’s name and webinar details, ensuring personalized communication.

Map the recipient’s phone number from the trigger data. Include a friendly message confirming their registration.

This setup allows registrants to receive immediate SMS notifications, enhancing their experience and engagement.

5. Finalizing Email Notifications with Gmail

Finally, integrate Gmail to send email confirmations to your registrants. Choose Gmail as your last action application and select ‘Send Email V2’ as the action event. Connect your Gmail account to Pabbly Connect by allowing necessary permissions.

In this action, map the recipient’s email address and customize the email subject and body. Make sure to include dynamic fields such as the registrant’s name to personalize the email. This ensures that each registrant receives a tailored confirmation of their registration.

Set the email subject as ‘Your Webinar Registration is Confirmed’. Write a friendly email body thanking them for registering.

After configuring the email action, save your workflow. This finalizes the integration, ensuring that every registrant receives SMS, WhatsApp, and email notifications seamlessly through Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate SMS and WhatsApp Cloud API using Pabbly Connect. By automating the registration process for webinars, you enhance communication with your audience. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that registrants receive timely notifications across multiple channels.