Learn how to connect Google Drive to WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. This guide provides a detailed tutorial on automating file sharing via WhatsApp. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To connect Google Drive with WhatsApp, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Visit the Pabbly Connect dashboard by searching for Pabbly.com/connect in your browser.

If you don’t have an account, click on ‘Sign Up Free’ to create one. After logging in, click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it, for example, ‘Google Drive to WhatsApp’. This sets the stage for your automation.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In the workflow, the trigger is essential. Select Google Drive as the app in the trigger window. Choose the event as ‘New File’ to monitor new uploads. using Pabbly Connect

  • Choose Google Drive in the trigger app.
  • Select the trigger event as ‘New File’.
  • Connect your Google Drive account by clicking ‘Connect with Google Drive’.

Once connected, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. Upload a sample file to Google Drive to see if the integration captures the new file correctly.

After successfully capturing the new file, the next step is to share this link via WhatsApp. In the action window, select the app ‘WhatsApp by AiSensy’. Choose the action event ‘Send Template Message’. using Pabbly Connect

Connect your WhatsApp account by entering the API key from your AiSensy dashboard. Create a campaign in AiSensy and select the template message that includes dynamic fields for personalization.

  • Enter your WhatsApp number with the country code.
  • Map the dynamic fields for the message template.
  • Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send the message.

This will send a WhatsApp message to your number with the link to the newly uploaded file.

4. Testing the Automation Workflow

To ensure everything works as expected, upload another file to Google Drive. After a few minutes, check your WhatsApp for the new message.

The message should contain the link to the newly uploaded file, confirming that Pabbly Connect has successfully automated the process. If you don’t see the message immediately, wait a few minutes as the connection may take time to process.

Remember, the response time can vary based on the connection settings and the number of files being processed. Ensure to check the logs in Pabbly Connect for any errors or delays in the workflow.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily connect Google Drive to WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. This integration allows for seamless file sharing and notifications, enhancing your workflow efficiency.

Ensure you check out Pabbly Connect to create business automation workflows and reduce manual tasks. Pabbly Connect currently offer integration with 2,000+ applications.

Whenever a new file is uploaded, you will receive instant notifications on WhatsApp, making it a convenient solution for team collaborations and project management.