How to Send WhatsApp Messages to New Facebook Leads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send WhatsApp messages to new Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through the integration process with MSG24x7. 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. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send WhatsApp messages to new Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect, you first need to access the platform. If you are a new user, click on the sign-up tab, which only takes a couple of minutes. Existing users can simply sign in to their accounts.

Upon signing in, navigate to the dashboard by clicking on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect. Once on the dashboard, you can create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. This is the starting point for integrating your applications.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a workflow that integrates Facebook Lead Ads with MSG24x7 using Pabbly Connect. Name the workflow ‘Send WhatsApp Messages to New Facebook Leads Using MSG24x7’ and click ‘Create’. This workflow will automate the process of sending WhatsApp messages whenever a new lead is generated.

• Select Facebook Lead Ads as your trigger application.
• Choose the trigger event as ‘New Lead Instant’.
• Connect your Facebook account to Pabbly Connect.

These steps will ensure that your Facebook lead ads are linked to Pabbly Connect, allowing you to capture new leads effectively.

3. Configuring Facebook Lead Ads in Pabbly Connect

Next, configure the Facebook Lead Ads settings within Pabbly Connect. After connecting your Facebook account, select the Facebook page and lead generation form associated with it. Ensure that the lead generation form is live; otherwise, you won’t receive the lead data correctly.

To test the connection, you will need to make a sample submission of your lead generation form. Click on the preview form button, fill out the form, and submit it. This step is crucial for capturing the response in Pabbly Connect.

4. Setting Up MSG24x7 for WhatsApp Messaging

Now, let’s move to the action application, which is MSG24x7. In Pabbly Connect, select MSG24x7 and choose the action event as ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’. This action will send a WhatsApp message to the new lead captured from Facebook.

Next, connect MSG24x7 to Pabbly Connect by adding a new connection. You will need to enter the API key from your MSG24x7 account. Navigate to the manage section in MSG24x7 to find your API key, copy it, and paste it into Pabbly Connect.

• Fill in the campaign name and ensure it is live.
• Map the mobile number and username from the Facebook lead response.
• Set the template parameters for the WhatsApp message.

Completing these steps will allow Pabbly Connect to send WhatsApp messages to your new leads seamlessly.

5. Testing the Integration

Finally, test the integration to ensure everything works correctly. In Pabbly Connect, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will trigger the sending of a WhatsApp message to the new lead.

If successful, you will see a confirmation message indicating that the WhatsApp message was sent. Check your WhatsApp account to verify that you received the message. This step confirms that your integration between Facebook Lead Ads and MSG24x7 via Pabbly Connect is functioning as intended.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to send WhatsApp messages to new Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect. By following the step-by-step guide, you can automate your lead communication effectively. This integration enhances your marketing efforts and ensures timely engagement with potential customers.