How to Send WhatsApp Messages from Google Sheets in Bulk Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send WhatsApp messages in bulk from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect and the Official WhatsApp Cloud API. Step-by-step tutorial included. This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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1. Setting Up the WhatsApp Cloud API with Pabbly Connect

To start sending WhatsApp messages from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect, you first need to set up your WhatsApp Cloud API. This setup is crucial as it allows you to send messages through the WhatsApp platform. Ensure that you have a verified phone number in your WhatsApp account before proceeding.

Once your WhatsApp Cloud API is set up, you can create a message template that will be used for sending messages. Follow these steps to set up your message template:

• Log in to your WhatsApp Cloud API account.
• Navigate to the message templates section and click on ‘Create Message Template’.
• Fill in the template details, including the message body and any variables you want to include.

After creating your message template, ensure it is approved by WhatsApp. This approval process may take a few minutes, so be patient. Once approved, you can start using Pabbly Connect to automate sending messages.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Next, you will create a workflow in Pabbly Connect to automate the message sending process. Start by logging into your Pabbly Connect account and creating a new workflow.

Follow these steps to set up your workflow:

• Click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it something like ‘Google Sheets to WhatsApp’.
• Select ‘Google Sheets’ as the trigger app and choose the trigger event as ‘New Spreadsheet Row’.
• Copy the webhook URL generated by Pabbly Connect for use in your Google Sheet.

This webhook URL will allow Pabbly Connect to receive data from Google Sheets whenever a new row is added, enabling the automation of WhatsApp message sending.

3. Setting Up Google Sheets for Integration

To integrate Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect, you need to install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on. This add-on will facilitate sending data from Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect.

Here’s how to set up Google Sheets:

Open your Google Sheet and go to Extensions > Add-ons > Get Add-ons. Search for ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ and install it. After installation, refresh your Google Sheet and navigate to Extensions > Pabbly Connect Webhooks > Initial Setup.

In the Initial Setup, paste the webhook URL you copied earlier and specify the trigger column where the data will be sent from. This setup links your Google Sheets data to Pabbly Connect, enabling the automation of WhatsApp messages.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages Using Pabbly Connect

Once your Google Sheets and Pabbly Connect are set up, you can proceed to send WhatsApp messages. In your Pabbly Connect workflow, add an action step to send a message via WhatsApp Cloud API.

Follow these steps to configure the WhatsApp message sending:

Select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as the action app and ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event. Connect your WhatsApp Cloud API account by entering the required credentials: token, phone number ID, and business account ID. Map the recipient’s mobile number from the Google Sheets data, ensuring to include the country code.

After configuring these settings, test the action to ensure that the WhatsApp message is sent successfully. This step is crucial to confirm that everything is working as intended before you send bulk messages.

5. Sending Bulk Messages from Google Sheets

Now that you have successfully set up the integration, you can send messages in bulk from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. This is done by clicking the ‘Send All Data’ button in the Pabbly Connect Webhooks menu within Google Sheets.

Here’s how to execute bulk messaging:

Go to Extensions > Pabbly Connect Webhooks and click on ‘Send All Data’. This action will trigger Pabbly Connect to send messages to each number listed in your Google Sheet. Monitor the execution history in Pabbly Connect to check the status of each message sent.

This feature allows you to efficiently communicate with multiple recipients without manually sending each message, saving time and effort while ensuring consistent communication.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we’ve demonstrated how to send WhatsApp messages in bulk from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect and the Official WhatsApp Cloud API. By following these steps, you can automate your messaging process and reach out to multiple recipients effectively.

Utilizing Pabbly Connect not only streamlines the integration process but also enhances your ability to manage communications efficiently. Start automating your WhatsApp messaging today!