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1. Setting Up WhatsApp Cloud API with Pabbly Connect

To begin automating WhatsApp messages, the first step is to set up the Pabbly Connect integration with the WhatsApp Cloud API. Start by accessing your Pabbly Connect dashboard and creating a new workflow. In the trigger section, select WhatsApp Cloud API as your application and choose the trigger event as ‘message notification.’ This setup allows Pabbly Connect to listen for incoming messages.

Once you select the trigger event, you will receive a webhook URL. This URL is essential for connecting your WhatsApp Cloud API account with Pabbly Connect. Copy this URL and navigate to your WhatsApp Cloud API dashboard. In the configuration settings, paste the webhook URL into the designated field to establish the connection. This step is crucial for receiving updates on new messages.

2. Testing the WhatsApp Integration with Pabbly Connect

After setting up the webhook, it’s essential to test the integration to ensure everything is functioning correctly. To do this, send a test message from your WhatsApp account to the number connected to the WhatsApp Cloud API. Once you send the message, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the message details are captured correctly.

  • Send a message from your WhatsApp account.
  • Check the response in Pabbly Connect.
  • Ensure the message details are displayed as expected.

If the test is successful, you will see the message details in the response section of Pabbly Connect. This confirms that your WhatsApp Cloud API is correctly integrated with Pabbly Connect.

3. Sending WhatsApp Messages Automatically with Pabbly Connect

Now that you have successfully tested the integration, it’s time to set up the action to send WhatsApp messages automatically. In the action section of your Pabbly Connect workflow, select the WhatsApp Cloud API again, but this time choose the action event ‘send text message.’ This will allow you to configure the message you want to send when a trigger occurs.

In the configuration settings, you will need to map the recipient’s phone number and the message body. You can use dynamic fields to personalize the message, such as including the recipient’s name or other relevant details. Ensure that you format the phone number correctly by including the country code without the plus sign.

4. Finalizing Your WhatsApp Automation with Pabbly Connect

With the action set to send WhatsApp messages, review your workflow to ensure all fields are correctly filled and mapped. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message to verify that everything works as expected. If successful, the recipient will receive the message on their WhatsApp account.

After confirming that the test message is sent successfully, you can finalize your automation setup. Make sure to enable the workflow so that it can run continuously in the background, sending messages automatically based on the triggers you defined. This is where Pabbly Connect shines, allowing you to automate your communication without manual intervention.

Conclusion

In this guide, we explored how to automate WhatsApp messages using Pabbly Connect. By setting up the WhatsApp Cloud API and integrating it with Pabbly Connect, you can streamline your communication and enhance engagement with your audience. This automation not only saves time but also ensures timely responses, making it an invaluable tool for businesses.

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