Integrate Typeform with WhatsApp Notifications Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to receive Typeform submissions as WhatsApp notifications using Pabbly Connect and WhatsApp Cloud API. Step-by-step tutorial included. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start receiving notifications for Typeform submissions on WhatsApp, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Open your browser and navigate to Pabbly Connect. This platform facilitates the integration between Typeform and WhatsApp using WhatsApp Cloud API.

Once on the Pabbly Connect landing page, create your free account. You will receive 100 free tasks to test your automation. After creating your account, log in to reach the dashboard where you can begin setting up your workflow.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In your Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the blue button to create a new workflow. Name your workflow something like ‘Typeform to WhatsApp Notification’ to easily identify it later. This is where you will define the trigger and action for your integration.

• Click on the blue button to create a new workflow.
• Name your workflow (e.g., ‘Typeform to WhatsApp Notification’).
• Select Typeform as the first application.

Next, select the trigger event as ‘New Entry’. This event triggers whenever a new submission is made in your Typeform. Click on the ‘Connect’ button to link your Typeform account with Pabbly Connect.

3. Connecting Typeform to Pabbly Connect

Once you click on ‘Connect’, you will be prompted to authorize your Typeform account. Log in to your Typeform account in a new tab, and grant permission for Pabbly Connect to access your form submissions. After successful authorization, you will see your Typeform forms listed in the dropdown menu.

Select the specific form you want to monitor for submissions. For example, if you have a job application form, choose that form. After selecting your form, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that Pabbly Connect can retrieve the latest submission data.

4. Configuring WhatsApp Cloud API in Pabbly Connect

After setting up Typeform, it’s time to configure WhatsApp Cloud API. In the action step, choose ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as the application. Select the action event as ‘Send Template Message’. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your WhatsApp Cloud API account with Pabbly Connect.

• Choose WhatsApp Cloud API as the application.
• Select ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.
• Connect your WhatsApp account by entering your token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp Business Account ID.

To obtain these details, visit the Facebook Developers page, create a new app, and generate a permanent token for your WhatsApp Cloud API account. After entering all required details, click on ‘Save’ to complete the connection.

5. Sending Notifications to WhatsApp

Now that both Typeform and WhatsApp Cloud API are connected through Pabbly Connect, you can configure the message template you want to send. Select the template you created in your WhatsApp account and fill in the necessary fields such as recipient mobile number and message body.

Make sure to map the data from the Typeform submission to the corresponding fields in your WhatsApp message. For instance, include the candidate’s name, email, and position applied for in the message. Once everything is set up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the workflow.

Check your WhatsApp for the notification. You should receive a message confirming the new job application with all the relevant details. This setup allows you to automate notifications seamlessly using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate Typeform with WhatsApp notifications. By following these steps, you can automate the process of receiving form submissions directly on WhatsApp, enhancing your workflow efficiency.