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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for WhatsApp Notifications
To begin, access Pabbly Connect by visiting pabby.com/connect. This platform allows you to create automations without any coding skills. If you are a new user, simply sign up for free to receive 100 tasks every month, which you can use to test the features.
Once you have signed up, you will land on the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, click on the “Create Workflow” option, and select “Create Using Quick Builder.” This allows you to set up the automation easily by providing a simple prompt.
2. Creating a Workflow to Receive WhatsApp Notifications
In this step, you will create a workflow that sends WhatsApp notifications for new Gravity Forms submissions. Enter your prompt to the AI, requesting instant WhatsApp alerts for Gravity Form responses.
- Select the event in your Gravity Form that triggers the notification.
- Use the WhatsApp Cloud API to send a text message.
- Open the workflow and build the connections between applications.
After setting the workflow, you will receive a webhook URL from Pabbly Connect. This URL is crucial for connecting Gravity Forms to Pabbly Connect, enabling the automation of notifications.
3. Setting Up Gravity Forms with Pabbly Connect
Next, you need to integrate Gravity Forms with Pabbly Connect. Open your Gravity Form and go to the “Settings” section. Here, look for the “Webhooks” option and click on it.
- Click on the “Add New” button to create a new webhook.
- Name your webhook (e.g., New Form Submission).
- Paste the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.
- Select “POST” as the method and “JSON” as the format.
Once saved, your Gravity Form is now connected to Pabbly Connect. You can test this connection by submitting a new form response and checking if the trigger captures the response correctly.
4. Connecting WhatsApp Cloud API with Pabbly Connect
Now that Gravity Forms is set up, the next step is connecting WhatsApp Cloud API to Pabbly Connect. Click on the “Connect” button in your workflow and select “Add New Connection.”
You will need to provide several details:
- WhatsApp Business Account ID
- Token
- Phone Number ID
Once you have entered these details, click on the “Save” button. This will connect your WhatsApp account to Pabbly Connect and enable notifications to be sent directly to your phone.
5. Finalizing the Setup for Instant Notifications
With everything set up, it’s time to finalize your workflow. Map the fields for the message you want to send via WhatsApp. For instance, include the name, email, and phone number of the lead who submitted the form.
Once you have configured the message, click on the “Save and Send Test Request” button. You should receive a WhatsApp notification confirming that the setup works correctly. This instant notification allows you to respond to leads quickly, enhancing your chances of conversion.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, you learned how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate WhatsApp notifications for Gravity Forms submissions. This setup ensures you never miss a lead, allowing for instant responses and improved customer engagement.



