Automate Sending GIFs from GIPHY on WhatsApp with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending GIFs from GIPHY to WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Connect with this step-by-step tutorial. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To begin automating the process of sending GIFs from GIPHY to WhatsApp, first access Pabbly Connect by navigating to Pabbly.com/connect. This platform serves as the central hub for integrating various applications seamlessly.

Once on the Pabbly Connect homepage, you can either sign in if you already have an account or sign up for free. The free account provides 100 tasks per month, making it an excellent choice for trying out this automation process.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate a new automation. You will be prompted to name your workflow. For this integration, a suitable name could be ‘GIPHY to WhatsApp Automation’. This naming helps in identifying the workflow later.

Next, select the trigger application, which will be Pabbly Form Builder. Choose the trigger event as ‘New Form Submission’. This setup ensures that every time a new form is submitted, the automation will trigger, allowing you to send a GIF to the new user.

3. Setting Up the Webhook in Pabbly Form Builder

To connect Pabbly Form Builder with Pabbly Connect, you need to set up a webhook. Go to your Pabbly Form Builder account and select the form you created for user registration. In the integration section, click on ‘Create Webhook’ and paste the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

After saving the webhook, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Capture Webhook Response’ to test the submission. Fill out the form with test data to ensure that the integration is working correctly and that the data is being captured.

4. Integrating GIPHY to Fetch Random GIFs

With the webhook set up, the next step is to integrate GIPHY. In Pabbly Connect, select GIPHY as your action application and choose the action event ‘Get a Random GIF’. Click on connect and add a new connection using your GIPHY API key.

To obtain the API key, visit the GIPHY developer dashboard and create a new app. Once the app is created, copy the API key back to Pabbly Connect. Set the tag to ‘good morning’ to fetch GIFs related to morning greetings. After saving, you can test the connection to ensure it retrieves the GIF URL successfully.

5. Sending GIFs via WhatsApp

Now that you have the GIF URL, it’s time to send it via WhatsApp. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select WhatsApp Cloud API. Choose the action event ‘Send Template Message’ and connect it using your WhatsApp Business API credentials.

Map the necessary fields, including the phone number (with country code, minus the plus sign), the GIF URL, and a personalized message. After setting everything up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This step will send the GIF to the specified WhatsApp number, confirming that the automation works as intended.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate sending GIFs from GIPHY to WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Form Builder. This integration streamlines communication and enhances engagement with clients by sending them personalized GIFs automatically. Utilizing Pabbly Connect not only saves time but also improves customer interaction significantly.