Learn how to auto-save WhatsApp photos and videos to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To auto-save WhatsApp photos and videos to Google Drive, the first step is accessing Pabbly Connect. Visit the Pabbly Connect website by entering ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser. You will find options to sign in or sign up for a free account.

If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ button to create your account and enjoy 100 free tasks monthly. Existing users can click on the ‘Sign In’ button to access their dashboard. After logging in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard to start creating your workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once logged into Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located on the dashboard. You will be prompted to choose a workflow builder. Select the beta version for a modern experience. Name your workflow ‘Auto-save WhatsApp Photos and Videos to Google Drive’ and choose a folder to keep it organized.

  • Click ‘Create’ to proceed.
  • You will see a ‘+’ button to add a trigger.
  • Choose WhatsApp Cloud API as your trigger application.

After selecting WhatsApp Cloud API, choose ‘Message Notification’ as the event to trigger your workflow. This setup ensures that every time a media response is received, it will automatically upload to Google Drive.

3. Connecting WhatsApp Cloud API to Pabbly Connect

To connect WhatsApp Cloud API to Pabbly Connect, click the ‘Connect’ button. Copy the webhook URL provided and follow the steps outlined in the WhatsApp Cloud API setup section. This involves pasting the webhook URL into the callback URL field on the Meta for Developers page.

Ensure you also copy the verify token from Pabbly Connect and paste it into the corresponding box on the Meta page. After saving these settings, subscribe to the messages and send a test message to verify that the integration works.

4. Uploading Received Media to Google Drive

Now that WhatsApp is connected to Pabbly Connect, the next step is to set up the action to upload the received media to Google Drive. Click the ‘+’ button to add an action step and select Google Drive as the application.

  • Choose ‘Upload a File’ as the event.
  • Connect your Google Drive account by clicking ‘Connect’.
  • Fill in the required fields, including the file URL and folder ID.

After mapping the necessary fields, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will upload the document received from WhatsApp to your specified Google Drive folder, confirming that the integration is successful.

5. Finalizing the Workflow and Adding Filters

To complete your automation, add a filter step in Pabbly Connect. This filter will ensure that the workflow only triggers when you receive documents from others, not when sending messages yourself. Set the filter conditions accordingly.

By configuring the filter, you can specify that the workflow should only act on messages that contain documents. Save your settings, and your automation is now fully functional. Whenever someone sends a document, it will automatically save to your Google Drive.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to auto-save WhatsApp photos and videos to Google Drive. By following the steps laid out, you can streamline your workflow and ensure that important media is automatically backed up. Embrace automation today!

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