Integrating WordPress with WhatsApp Cloud API Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to new WordPress users using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to set up the integration seamlessly. Learn to create powerful connections between your critical applications without requiring specialized programming knowledge or extensive technical background.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin integrating WhatsApp with your WordPress site, you must first access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows for seamless automation between various applications. Start by visiting Pabbly Connect and signing up for a free account. Once logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard where you can create your automation workflows.

Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, and name your workflow, such as ‘Send WhatsApp Messages to New WordPress Users’. After naming your workflow, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed. This sets the stage for your automation, allowing Pabbly Connect to handle the integration between WordPress and WhatsApp.

2. Setting Up the WordPress Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will define the trigger event for your workflow. Select WordPress as your trigger application and choose the event ‘User Registers’. This means that every time a new user registers on your WordPress site, the workflow will be activated. Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL that you will use to connect your WordPress site.

• Search for WordPress in the trigger application field.
• Select the trigger event ‘User Registers’.
• Copy the provided webhook URL for later use.

Next, you need to set up the Webhook in your WordPress site. Install the WP Webhooks plugin, navigate to its settings, and add the webhook URL under the ‘User Created’ section. This allows your WordPress site to send registration data to Pabbly Connect whenever a new user registers.

3. Testing User Registration to Capture Data

After setting up the webhook, it’s time to test the integration. You need to manually register a new user on your WordPress site to generate a test submission. Fill out the registration form with the necessary details, including the user’s WhatsApp number. Once the form is submitted, Pabbly Connect will capture the registration data sent from the webhook.

Check the workflow in Pabbly Connect to see if the test data has been received successfully. You should see the user’s details, including their name and WhatsApp number. This confirms that the connection between WordPress and Pabbly Connect is functioning correctly.

4. Configuring WhatsApp Cloud API in Pabbly Connect

Now that the user registration data is captured, the next step is to set up WhatsApp Cloud API in your workflow. Select WhatsApp Cloud API as the action application and choose the event ‘Send Template Message’. This setup allows Pabbly Connect to send a personalized message to the newly registered user on WhatsApp.

• Select WhatsApp Cloud API as the action application.
• Choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.
• Connect your WhatsApp account by filling in the required fields.

To connect your WhatsApp Cloud API, you will need a permanent access token and the phone number ID. Once connected, select the message template you created earlier. This template will be used to send a welcome message to the new user. Pabbly Connect will automatically map the user’s name and WhatsApp number to the message template fields, ensuring a personalized experience.

5. Finalizing the Integration and Testing

With everything set up, it’s time to finalize the integration. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ in Pabbly Connect to test the entire workflow. This will send the personalized WhatsApp message to the new user based on the data captured from the registration process.

Check the WhatsApp account associated with the new user to verify that the message has been received. The message should contain the user’s name and any other personalized information included in the template. This confirms that the integration is working as intended, and new users will receive their welcome messages automatically in the future.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate WhatsApp Cloud API with WordPress for sending automated welcome messages to new users. By following these steps, you can streamline your communication and enhance user engagement on your WordPress site.