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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for WhatsApp Chatbot Creation
To start creating your WhatsApp chatbot, first access Pabbly Connect by visiting www.pabbly.com/chatflow. This platform centralizes the integration process, allowing seamless connections between various applications.
Once you’re on the Pabbly Chat Flow page, sign in to your account. If you’re new, you can sign up for free and receive some credits to test the features. Existing users can simply log in to access the dashboard where all Pabbly applications are listed.
2. Setting Up Your WhatsApp Number in Pabbly Connect
After logging in, you will need to add your WhatsApp number to Pabbly Connect. Navigate to the dashboard and find the option to add a WhatsApp number. Choose the preferred method, either through WhatsApp Connect or by using a manual token.
- Click on ‘Add WhatsApp Number’
- Select ‘WhatsApp Connect’
- Follow the prompts to connect your WhatsApp account
Once connected, your WhatsApp number will be visible in the dashboard, ready for use in your chatbot automation process.
3. Creating the AI Assistant in Pabbly Connect
In this step, you will create your AI assistant using Pabbly Connect. Go to the AI assistant section and click on ‘Add AI Assistant’. Name it something relevant, like “WhatsApp AI Agent for Electronics Stores”.
Next, fill in the required details for your AI assistant. This includes selecting the instruction type as AI agent and setting parameters like the creativity level:
- Set temperature to 0.7 for balanced creativity
- Choose OpenAI as your AI provider
- Enter your OpenAI API key
After entering these details, save your AI assistant to ensure it’s configured properly and ready to respond to queries.
4. Uploading Knowledge Base for Your AI Assistant
To make your AI assistant effective, you need to upload a knowledge base. This is where Pabbly Connect shines by allowing you to upload files that contain all necessary information for your business.
Upload a .txt or .pdf file that includes details about your products, services, and FAQs. The AI will use this information to respond to customer inquiries accurately. Here’s how to do it:
- Click on ‘Upload File’
- Select your prepared knowledge base file
- Confirm upload and insert the file
Once your knowledge base is uploaded, your AI assistant can provide accurate responses to customer queries based on the information available in the file.
5. Assigning the AI Assistant to Contacts in Pabbly Connect
The final step is assigning your AI assistant to specific contacts or groups using Pabbly Connect. Go to the inbox settings and enable AI auto-replies to streamline your interactions.
Choose the contacts or groups you want to assign the AI assistant to. This can be done easily by selecting the appropriate lists and saving the settings:
- Navigate to ‘Inbox Settings’
- Enable AI auto-replies
- Select your AI assistant for the chosen contacts
After saving these settings, your AI assistant will be ready to handle inquiries from your customers automatically, enhancing your business efficiency.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we explored how to create a WhatsApp chatbot using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate your customer interactions effectively and enhance your business operations.



