Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Step-by-step instructions included. Learn to create powerful connections between your critical applications without requiring specialized programming knowledge or extensive technical background.

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1. Setting Up the Workflow for WhatsApp and Facebook Integration

To automate WhatsApp messages, you first need to set up a workflow using Pabbly Connect. This integration connects your Facebook lead ads with WhatsApp to send automated messages. Start by signing in to your Pabbly Connect account or create a new one to access 100 free tasks each month.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send Automated WhatsApp Message to Facebook Leads’, and save it in the folder associated with Facebook lead ads.

2. Setting Up Trigger and Action for WhatsApp and Facebook

The next step involves defining the trigger and action for your workflow. The trigger application is Facebook, and the event is ‘New Lead Instant’. This means that whenever a new lead is generated, the workflow will activate automatically.

  • Select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as the trigger application.
  • Choose ‘New Lead Instant’ as the trigger event.
  • For the action application, select ‘Interact’ to send WhatsApp messages.
  • Choose ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’ as the action event.

After selecting these options, click ‘Connect’ to establish a connection between Facebook Lead Ads and Pabbly Connect. Follow the prompts to authorize the integration successfully.

3. Configuring Facebook Lead Ads for Automation

To complete the integration, you need to configure your Facebook lead ads. Start by selecting the Facebook page you created for your antique collection. Then, choose the lead gen form associated with that page, such as ‘Antiques Collection 1’. using Pabbly Connect

  • Select the Facebook page from the dropdown.
  • Choose the corresponding lead gen form for the page.
  • Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to initiate the test submission.

Once the test submission is complete, go to the Meta for Developers page to confirm that the integration is correctly set up. This step ensures that new leads captured from Facebook will trigger the WhatsApp message automation.

4. Sending Automated WhatsApp Messages to Leads

With the Facebook lead ads integration complete, it’s time to send automated WhatsApp messages. The next step involves connecting Interact with Pabbly Connect to send the WhatsApp messages to the leads captured.

In your Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on ‘Connect’ for the Interact action. You will need to enter the secret key from your Interact account. This key is found in the developer settings of your Interact profile.

Access your Interact account and navigate to ‘Developer Settings’. Copy the secret key and paste it into Pabbly Connect. Map the phone number and template code for the WhatsApp message.

After mapping the necessary fields, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If successful, you will see a confirmation that the WhatsApp message has been sent to the lead.

5. Conclusion: Automating WhatsApp Messages with Pabbly Connect

In this tutorial, we learned how to automate WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect. By setting up a workflow with Facebook lead ads and Interact, you can efficiently communicate with your leads in real-time. This integration saves time and enhances customer engagement.

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Utilizing Pabbly Connect for this automation not only streamlines your communication process but also allows you to focus on growing your business. Start automating your WhatsApp messages today to improve your lead follow-up process!