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Overview

This node operation retrieves information about a specific WhatsApp Channel using its Channel ID or invite code. It is useful for scenarios where you need to fetch details of a WhatsApp Channel, such as its status or metadata, by providing the session name and channel identifier. For example, it can be used to monitor or manage WhatsApp Channels in an automated workflow.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch details of a WhatsApp Channel by providing the session and channel ID to integrate channel data into a CRM system.
  2. Retrieve channel information to verify the status of a WhatsApp Channel before sending messages.

Properties

Name Meaning
Session The name of the WhatsApp session to use for the request.
Id The WhatsApp Channel ID or invite code extracted from the invite link to identify the channel to retrieve.
Request Options Additional request settings such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy configuration, and timeout settings to customize the HTTP request behavior.

Output

JSON

  • channel - The retrieved WhatsApp Channel information object containing details about the channel.

Dependencies

  • Requires a WhatsApp session authentication to access channel data.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the session name is correct and active; otherwise, authentication errors may occur.
  • Verify the Channel ID or invite code is valid and correctly formatted to avoid not found errors.
  • If using a proxy or ignoring SSL issues, ensure network settings allow the request to complete.
  • Timeout errors may occur if the server is slow or unreachable; adjust the timeout setting accordingly.

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