How to Send WhatsApp Messages to Slack Channel Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send WhatsApp messages directly to a Slack channel using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step guide covers the entire integration process. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for WhatsApp to Slack Integration

To start the process of sending WhatsApp messages to a Slack channel, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by visiting the Pabbly website, where you can sign up for a free account or log in if you already have one.

Once logged in, locate the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the top right corner. Click it and name your workflow as ‘WhatsApp to Slack’. This sets the stage for the automation process, which will link WhatsApp messages to your Slack channel.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up the trigger for the automation. Select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as the trigger application and choose the ‘Message Notification’ event. This event triggers when a new WhatsApp message is sent, delivered, or received.

• Select WhatsApp Cloud API as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘Message Notification’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the generated webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

After copying the webhook URL, you will need to set it up in your WhatsApp developer account. This URL connects WhatsApp to Pabbly Connect, allowing message data to flow into your workflow.

3. Configuring the WhatsApp Webhook

To configure the webhook, navigate to the webhooks section of your WhatsApp developer account. Here, you will paste the copied webhook URL into the designated field. Ensure you also enter the verification token provided in Pabbly Connect. using Pabbly Connect

After pasting the URL and verification token, click on the ‘Verify and Save’ button. This step confirms that the webhook is correctly set up and ready to receive messages from WhatsApp. Once verified, subscribe to the messages option to complete the integration.

4. Setting Up the Action Step in Pabbly Connect

Now, you will set up the action step in Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Slack’ as your action application and choose the ‘Send Channel Message’ event. This allows you to send the WhatsApp message to your chosen Slack channel.

Connect to Slack by adding a new connection. You will need to provide the token type, which can either be a user or bot token. Select the ‘User’ token type and click ‘Allow’ to grant Pabbly Connect access to your Slack account.

5. Mapping WhatsApp Messages to Slack Channel

In this final step, you will map the WhatsApp message to the Slack channel. Choose the ‘General’ channel in Slack where you want the messages to be sent. Then, map the body text of the WhatsApp message to the message field in Slack. using Pabbly Connect

Once completed, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will send a test message to your Slack channel, confirming that the integration is successful. You will see the message appear in your selected Slack channel, indicating that the automation is functioning correctly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can seamlessly send WhatsApp messages to a Slack channel using Pabbly Connect. This automation enhances communication efficiency, ensuring important messages are shared instantly across platforms.