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Overview
This node integrates with a premium WhatsApp API service to manage WhatsApp groups and perform various group-related operations. Specifically, the Update Group operation allows users to modify settings of an existing WhatsApp group by providing the group ID and additional optional fields.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Automating updates to group metadata or settings without manual intervention.
- Integrating WhatsApp group management into broader workflows, such as CRM systems or customer support automation.
- Dynamically adjusting group configurations based on external triggers or events.
For example, you could use this node to update the description or announcement settings of a WhatsApp group after a scheduled event or when certain conditions in your workflow are met.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Group ID | The unique identifier of the WhatsApp group to update. |
| Additional Fields | Optional parameters to customize the update operation. Includes: |
| - Reply to Message ID | ID of a message to reply to within the group (string). |
| - Delay (seconds) | Number of seconds to delay before sending the update (number). |
| - Disable Link Preview | Whether to disable link previews in messages (boolean). |
| - Mention Users | Comma-separated phone numbers to mention in the update message (string). |
Output
The node outputs a JSON object containing the response from the WhatsApp API for the update group request. This typically includes confirmation of the update status and any relevant metadata returned by the API.
The output structure is:
{
"json": {
// API response data confirming the update or detailing errors
}
}
No binary data is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the premium WhatsApp API service via an API key credential.
- Needs configuration of instance ID and API tokens as part of the node credentials.
- The node sends HTTP requests through a proxy endpoint hosted at
https://n8ntools.io/api/v1/proxy/uazapi. - Proper network access and valid authentication credentials are necessary for successful operation.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Group ID: If the provided group ID does not exist or is malformed, the API will return an error. Verify the group ID is correct.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API tokens or keys will cause authorization failures. Ensure credentials are correctly configured.
- Permission Issues: The authenticated user must have sufficient permissions to update the group. Lack of admin rights may result in errors.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems to the API proxy or WhatsApp service can cause timeouts or request failures.
- Incorrect Additional Fields: Providing unsupported or incorrectly formatted additional fields may lead to API rejection. Use only supported fields as documented.
If the node throws an error, check the error message for clues and verify all input parameters and credentials.