Actions90
- Sessions Actions
- Messages - Sending Actions
- Chats Actions
- Messages - Actions Actions
- Groups Actions
- List Groups
- Group Info
- Get Invite Link
- Revoke Invite Link
- Join via Link
- Preview via Link
- Create Group
- Delete Group
- Update Group Description
- Toggle Announcement Mode
- List Participants
- Add Participants
- Remove Participants
- Demote Participants
- Approve Join Request
- Reject Join Request
- List Join Requests
- Get Group Picture
- Set Group Picture
- Delete Group Picture
- Leave Group
- Update Group Name
- Lock Group Edits
- Promote Participants
- Profile Actions
- Server Actions
- Miscellaneous Actions
Overview
This node operation adds participants to a specified WhatsApp group using the WARest WhatsApp REST API. It is useful for automating group management tasks such as inviting multiple users to a group chat. For example, a business can use this node to add new customers or team members to a WhatsApp group automatically based on certain triggers or workflows.
Use Case Examples
- Automatically add new customers to a WhatsApp support group after they sign up.
- Add team members to a project group chat when they join a project management system.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Session | Identifier of the WhatsApp session to use for the operation. It can be selected from a list or entered manually. |
| Group ID | The unique identifier (JID) of the WhatsApp group to which participants will be added. |
| Participants | List of participants to add to the group, each specified by their JID or phone number. |
Output
JSON
json- Response from the WARest API containing the result of the add participants operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for the WARest WhatsApp REST API and the base URL of the API server.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the session ID is valid and active; otherwise, the API call will fail.
- Verify the group ID is correct and the bot or session has permission to add participants to the group.
- Participants must be valid WhatsApp users; invalid JIDs or phone numbers will cause errors.
- The node throws an error if no participants are provided when required.
- Check network connectivity and API key validity if requests fail.
Links
- WARest API Documentation - Add Group Participants - Official API documentation for adding participants to a WhatsApp group using WARest.