Subscribe to WhatsAble

Add and verify your phone number

For WhatsAble to send messages through your WhatsApp account:

1. In your WhatsAble dashboard, navigate to Verified Numbers
2. Click Add New Number
3. Enter your phone number (with country code)
4. You’ll receive a WhatsApp verification code
5. Enter the verification code in the WhatsAble dashboard

Multiple numbers? You only need to complete the verification process for your first phone number. For additional numbers, simply add them and save—no verification required.

Get your API key

To connect WhatsAble with n8n, you’ll need your API key:

1. In your WhatsAble dashboard, go to API Keys
2. Copy your unique API key
3. Store it securely—you’ll need it for the integration

Never share your API key publicly or commit it to version control systems.

Set up your n8n workflow

1. Log in to your n8n account
2. Create a new workflow by clicking + New Workflow
3. Add a trigger node of your choice:
   • Popular triggers include Google Forms, Jotform, ClickUp, or a Schedule trigger
   • Connect and configure your trigger according to your use case

WhatsAble trigger node (optional)

The WhatsAble trigger node enables your workflow to respond automatically to incoming WhatsApp messages. This setup is optional but recommended for building reactive communication flows.

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Add WhatsAble trigger node

Follow these steps to add the WhatsAble trigger node to your workflow:

1. Click the + button in your workflow canvas to add a new node
2. Search for “WhatsAble” in the node library search bar
3. Select the node displaying the official WhatsAble logo
4. From the available trigger options, choose On new Incoming message event

The trigger node will automatically listen for incoming messages and initiate your workflow when a new message is received.

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Configure authentication credentials

Set up your WhatsAble API credentials to establish a secure connection:Webhook URL Configuration:

1. In the WhatsAble Trigger node parameters, locate the Webhook URLs section at the top
2. Select Production URL and copy the generated URL by clicking on it
3. Store this URL securely as you’ll need it for the credential setup

Credential Creation:

1. In the Credential to connect with dropdown, click + Create new credential
2. Select WhatsAble Trigger API as your connection method
3. Enter your WhatsAble API key in the API Key field
4. Paste the Production URL you copied earlier into the Production URL field
5. Assign a descriptive name to your credential (e.g., “WhatsAble Production”)
6. Click Save to securely store your credentials

Your API credentials are encrypted and stored securely. Never share your API key publicly or commit it to version control.

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Test and activate workflow

Complete the setup by testing and activating your trigger:Response Configuration:

1. In the Respond dropdown, select your preferred response timing:
   • Immediately: Responds as soon as the trigger fires
   • When Last Node Finishes: Waits for the entire workflow to complete before responding

Testing:

1. Click Execute step on the WhatsAble node to run a test
2. Verify the connection is working by checking for a success confirmation
3. Review any error messages if the test fails and adjust your configuration accordingly

Once activated, your workflow will automatically process incoming messages according to your configured logic.

Remember to test your workflow thoroughly before activating it in production to ensure it behaves as expected.

Add the WhatsAble node

1. Click the + button to add a new node
2. Search for “WhatsAble” in the node library
3. Select the node with the official WhatsAble logo
4. After selecting the WhatsAble node, choose ‘Send message via whatsAble’ from the available actions menu

Configure WhatsAble credentials

Configure your message

Test and activate your workflow