Send Publically Accessible File on WhatsApp using Dropbox with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send publicly accessible files on WhatsApp using Dropbox through Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send a publicly accessible file on WhatsApp using Dropbox, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. Open your browser and type in the URL www.Pabbly.com/connect. This will take you to the Pabbly Connect landing page where you can either sign in or create a free account if you are new.

Once logged in, you will reach the dashboard. Click on the blue button labeled ‘Create Workflow’ to start the integration process. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Form Builder to WhatsApp’. This action sets the foundation for automating your file-sharing process via WhatsApp.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

Now that you have created your workflow in Pabbly Connect, it’s time to set up the trigger. Select the application you want to use as a trigger, which in this case is Pabbly Form Builder. The trigger event will be set to ‘New Form Submission’. This means that every time a form is submitted, it will trigger the workflow.

• Select ‘Pabbly Form Builder’ as the application.
• Choose the trigger event ‘New Form Submission’.
• Copy the webhook URL provided.

Next, navigate to your Pabbly Form Builder account and integrate the webhook URL into your form settings. This integration allows data from the form to be sent to Pabbly Connect whenever a form is submitted.

3. Configuring WhatsApp Cloud API in Pabbly Connect

After setting up the trigger, the next step involves configuring the WhatsApp Cloud API in Pabbly Connect. For this, you will select WhatsApp Cloud API as the action application. The action event you need to choose is ‘Send Template Message’.

To establish a connection, click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’. You will need to provide your temporary access token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp Business Account ID. This information can be found in your Meta for Developers account.

• Access your Meta for Developers account.
• Copy the temporary access token.
• Paste the token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp Business Account ID into Pabbly Connect.

After saving this connection, you will be able to send messages via WhatsApp through Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending the Publically Accessible File on WhatsApp

The final step is to send the publicly accessible file through WhatsApp. In the WhatsApp API setup, you will need to specify the template name for the message you want to send. Ensure that the template has been created in your WhatsApp account.

Next, provide the header document URL, which will be the link to the file stored in Dropbox. Make sure the file is publicly accessible. Copy the link from Dropbox, paste it into the header document URL field in Pabbly Connect, and remove any unnecessary parameters after the file extension.

Finally, map the required fields such as the recipient’s mobile number and any other relevant details. Once everything is set, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the message is sent successfully along with the file.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate sending publicly accessible files on WhatsApp using Dropbox. By integrating Pabbly Form Builder with WhatsApp Cloud API, you can streamline your communication process significantly. This integration not only saves time but also enhances your workflow efficiency.

Using Pabbly Connect simplifies the process of sharing files, allowing you to focus on more important tasks. Start automating your workflows today!