Overview

This node operation allows users to create a new WhatsApp group using the Z-API integration. It is useful for automating the creation of groups for communication, collaboration, or marketing purposes within WhatsApp. For example, a business can automatically create a group for a new project team or customer segment.

Use Case Examples

1. Create a WhatsApp group named 'Project Team' with participants' phone numbers provided as a comma-separated list.
2. Automate group creation for event attendees by specifying the group name and participants' phone numbers.

Properties

Output

JSON

• groupId - The unique identifier of the created WhatsApp group.
• groupName - The name of the created WhatsApp group.
• participants - List of participants added to the group.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for Z-API to authenticate and interact with WhatsApp services.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the phone numbers in the Participants field are correctly formatted and separated by commas to avoid errors.
• If the API key credential is invalid or missing, the node will fail to create the group.
• Check for network connectivity issues that might prevent communication with the Z-API service.

Links

• Z-API Documentation - Official documentation for Z-API, detailing how to use the API for WhatsApp integration including group management.