How to Send & Get WhatsApp Messages on Contact Form 7 Submission using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect to send and receive WhatsApp messages automatically when a Contact Form 7 submission occurs. This step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need to know.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin the integration process using Pabbly Connect, first, open your browser and navigate to the Pabbly Connect website. If you are a new user, you can sign up for free to get started. Existing users can simply log in to their accounts.

Once logged in, you will see various Pabbly applications. Click on the Pabbly Connect option to access the automation dashboard where you can create workflows that connect Contact Form 7 with WhatsApp Cloud API.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the button that says ‘Create Workflow’. You will need to name your workflow and select a folder to save it in. For example, name it ‘Send and Get WhatsApp Messages on Contact Form 7 Submission’.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.
• You will be taken to the workflow window where you can set triggers and actions.

In this window, you will select the trigger application as Contact Form 7. This setup will allow Pabbly Connect to listen for new submissions and initiate the workflow accordingly.

3. Setting Up the Trigger for Contact Form 7

After selecting Contact Form 7 as the trigger application, you will need to choose the trigger event. Select ‘New Form Submission’ to ensure that the workflow triggers whenever a new submission is made. Pabbly Connect will then provide you with a webhook URL. using Pabbly Connect

Copy this webhook URL and head to your WordPress dashboard. Make sure the Contact Form 7 plugin is activated. Open the specific form you want to connect, navigate to the webhook section, and paste the copied URL into the designated field. Remember to check the ‘Send to Webhook’ checkbox before saving your changes.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages Using WhatsApp Cloud API

Now that the trigger is set up, it’s time to send WhatsApp messages. In the Pabbly Connect workflow, add a new action step and select WhatsApp Cloud API. Choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.

• Connect to your WhatsApp Cloud API account by entering the required credentials such as token and phone number ID.
• Select the message template you want to use for sending messages.

Using the mapped fields from the previous step, customize the WhatsApp message. For example, you can personalize the message by including the lead’s name dynamically. This ensures that each lead receives a tailored message when they submit the form.

5. Receiving Notifications for New Leads

Finally, to ensure you also receive notifications for new leads, add another action step in your Pabbly Connect workflow. Again, select WhatsApp Cloud API and choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.

This time, enter your own WhatsApp number manually to receive notifications. Map the necessary fields to include lead details such as name, email, and phone number in the message body. Once everything is set up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the integration.

Once the test is successful, your workflow will be complete. Now, every time a potential client submits the Contact Form 7, both they and you will receive automated WhatsApp messages, streamlining communication effectively.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to seamlessly integrate Contact Form 7 with WhatsApp Cloud API for sending and receiving WhatsApp messages. This automation enhances your communication with potential clients and ensures timely follow-ups.