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Overview
This node interacts with the WaAPI API to retrieve detailed "About" information for a specific WhatsApp contact. It is useful when you need to fetch metadata or profile details about a contact identified by their WhatsApp ID. Typical use cases include enriching contact records in your workflows, verifying contact information before sending messages, or integrating WhatsApp contact data into CRM systems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Id | Instance ID (a numeric identifier for this particular execution or record) |
| Contact Id | The WhatsApp ID of the contact whose "About" information you want to retrieve. Example: 123456789@c.us |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the "About" information of the specified WhatsApp contact. This typically includes profile details such as status message, profile name, and other metadata provided by the WaAPI service for that contact.
No binary data output is indicated.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the WaAPI API service.
- Needs an API authentication token configured in n8n credentials to authorize requests to WaAPI.
- The base URL for API requests is
https://waapi.app/api/v1. - The node expects JSON responses from the API.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication failures.
- Providing an incorrect or malformed WhatsApp contact ID may result in errors or empty responses.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
Error messages:
- Authentication errors usually indicate invalid or expired API tokens; reconfigure credentials accordingly.
- "Contact not found" or similar errors suggest the contact ID does not exist or is incorrectly formatted.
- Timeout or network errors require checking internet connectivity or API service status.