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Connect with Whatsapp HTTP API

Overview

This node operation sends a text status update to specified contacts within a session. It is useful for broadcasting status messages with customizable text, background color, and font to a list of contacts. For example, it can be used to share announcements, alerts, or promotional messages to a group of users in a session.

Use Case Examples

  1. Sending a status update with a promotional message and custom background color to a list of contacts.
  2. Broadcasting an alert message with specific font styling to selected contacts in a session.

Properties

Name Meaning
Session The session name to identify the messaging session.
Contacts The list of contacts to whom the status message will be sent.
Text The text content of the status message to be sent.
Background Color The background color of the status message.
Font The font style or size used in the status message.
Request Options Additional request options such as batching, SSL handling, proxy, and timeout settings.

Output

JSON

  • sentStatus - Confirmation or result of the status message sent operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active session and contact list to send status messages. May require network access and appropriate permissions for messaging.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the session name is correct and active to avoid session-related errors.
  • Verify the contacts list is properly formatted JSON and contains valid contact identifiers.
  • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail or time out.
  • If SSL errors occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL issues, but be aware of security risks.

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