Get WhatsApp Notifications for Google Drive Uploads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to receive WhatsApp notifications for Google Drive uploads using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed step-by-step tutorial for seamless automation. 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. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Google Drive and WhatsApp Integration

To receive WhatsApp notifications whenever a file is uploaded to Google Drive, you need to set up Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing up for a free account. This will allow you to access the automation features necessary for connecting Google Drive with WhatsApp.

Once you have signed up, log into your Pabbly Connect account. From the dashboard, click on the blue button labeled ‘Create Workflow’. You will be prompted to name your workflow, so enter something descriptive like ‘When a file is uploaded in Google Drive, get a notification on WhatsApp’ and click on ‘Create’.

2. Connecting Google Drive to Pabbly Connect

In this step, you’ll connect Google Drive to Pabbly Connect. Select Google Drive as your trigger application and choose the event ‘New File in a Specific Folder’. This event triggers whenever a new file is added to the selected Google Drive folder.

• Select ‘Google Drive’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New File in a Specific Folder’ as the trigger event.
• Connect your Google Drive account by allowing Pabbly Connect to access it.

After connecting your Google Drive account, select the specific folder you want to monitor for new files. Once this is set up, you can test the trigger to ensure that Pabbly Connect is receiving the correct data from Google Drive.

3. Testing the Google Drive Upload Trigger

Now, it’s time to test the trigger you just set up in Pabbly Connect. Upload a test file to the specified Google Drive folder. Once the upload is complete, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will allow Pabbly Connect to fetch the file details from Google Drive.

Upon successful upload, you should see a response indicating that the file details have been captured. This response will include important information such as the file name and a downloadable link. Confirm that the connection is working correctly before proceeding to the next step.

4. Connecting WhatsApp Cloud API to Pabbly Connect

The next step is to connect the WhatsApp Cloud API to Pabbly Connect. For this, you will need to create an account on the Facebook Developers site and set up a WhatsApp Cloud API application. Once your app is created, you can obtain the necessary credentials including the temporary access token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID.

• Create a WhatsApp Cloud API app on the Facebook Developers site.
• Retrieve your temporary access token and WhatsApp business account ID.
• Connect the WhatsApp Cloud API to Pabbly Connect using these credentials.

Once connected, you will need to select a message template that will be used for sending notifications. Make sure to choose a template that has been approved by WhatsApp for sending messages.

5. Sending WhatsApp Notifications for Google Drive Uploads

With both Google Drive and WhatsApp Cloud API connected to Pabbly Connect, it’s time to set up the action step. Choose WhatsApp Cloud API as your action application and select the event to send a message. Map the necessary fields such as the recipient’s phone number, message body, and any variables required for the message template.

After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the notification is sent successfully. You should receive a WhatsApp message confirming that a new file has been uploaded to your specified Google Drive folder. This automation will now run in the background, sending notifications every time a new file is uploaded.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you can easily set up WhatsApp notifications for Google Drive uploads using Pabbly Connect. This integration streamlines your workflow, ensuring you never miss important file uploads again. With Pabbly Connect, you can automate various tasks and enhance your productivity effortlessly.