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Overview

This node sends a message to a WhatsApp group using the 2Chat service. It is useful for automating communication within WhatsApp groups, such as sending announcements, updates, or media files to group members. For example, a business can use this node to broadcast promotional messages or important notifications to a customer support group on WhatsApp.

Use Case Examples

  1. Sending a text message to a WhatsApp group to notify members about a meeting.
  2. Sending a media file URL to a WhatsApp group for sharing promotional content.
  3. Sending a location pin to a WhatsApp group to share a meeting point.

Properties

Name Meaning
WhatsApp Number Name or ID The WhatsApp number connected to 2Chat from which the message will be sent. This can be selected from a list or specified using an expression.
WhatsApp Group Name or ID The target WhatsApp group name or ID to which the message will be sent. This can be selected from a list or specified using an expression.
Message Text The content of the message to send. Either this or a pin location must be provided.
URL Optional URL of a media file to attach to the message.
Pin Location Optional location pin details to attach to the message, including address, latitude, longitude, name, and URL.

Output

JSON

  • messageId - The unique identifier of the sent message.
  • status - The status of the message sending operation (e.g., sent, failed).
  • timestamp - The timestamp when the message was sent.

Dependencies

  • Requires connection to the 2Chat API service with appropriate authentication credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the WhatsApp number is correctly connected and authorized in 2Chat.
  • Verify the WhatsApp group ID or name is valid and accessible by the connected WhatsApp number.
  • If sending media, ensure the URL is accessible and points to a supported media file.
  • If sending a location pin, ensure latitude and longitude are correctly formatted and valid.

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