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WhatsAble Integration with n8n
Automate your WhatsApp messaging workflows with n8n and WhatsAble
WhatsAble lets you automate WhatsApp messaging through your favorite workflow automation platforms. This guide walks you through connecting WhatsAble with n8n to create powerful WhatsApp messaging workflows.
Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure you have:
WhatsAble Account
An active subscription with WhatsAble
n8n Account
Access to n8n workflow automation platform
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Get started with WhatsAble
Subscribe to WhatsAble
To use the WhatsAble API, you’ll need an active subscription:
- Log in to your WhatsAble dashboard
- Click the Subscribe button
- Start your 7-day free trial
During your trial, you can add unlimited phone numbers to test the service. After the trial period, pricing is $8.99 per month per phone number.
Add and verify your phone number
For WhatsAble to send messages through your WhatsApp account:
- In your WhatsAble dashboard, navigate to Verified Numbers
- Click Add New Number
- Enter your phone number (with country code)
- You’ll receive a WhatsApp verification code
- Enter the verification code in the WhatsAble dashboard
Adding and verifying a phone number
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:
- In your WhatsAble dashboard, go to API Keys
- Copy your unique API key
- Store it securely—you’ll need it for the integration
API Key Location
Connect WhatsAble to n8n
Now that you have WhatsAble set up, let’s connect it to n8n to automate your workflows.
Set up your n8n workflow
- Log in to your n8n account
- Create a new workflow by clicking + New Workflow
- 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
Add the WhatsAble node
- Click the + button to add a new node
- Search for “WhatsAble” in the node library
- Select the node with the official WhatsAble logo
Never share your API key publicly or commit it to version control systems.
WhatsAble node selection
Configure WhatsAble credentials
- In the WhatsAble node settings, find the Credential to connect with dropdown
- Select + Create new credential
- Enter your WhatsAble API key that you copied earlier
- Name your credential (e.g., “WhatsAble Production”)
- Click Save to store your credential
Configure your message
- In the Operation Name or ID dropdown, select Send Message (WhatsAble)
- Complete the required fields:
Enter the recipient’s phone number (with country code) or use dynamic data from previous nodes
Type your message text or use variables from previous nodes
Test and activate your workflow
- Click Test Step on the WhatsAble node to verify it’s working correctly
- If the test is successful, you’ll see a confirmation message
- Click Done to return to your workflow
- Click Save to save your entire workflow
- Toggle the Active switch in the top-right corner to activate your workflow
Example use cases
Customer Onboarding
Send a welcome message when a new customer signs up
Order Notifications
Update customers when their order status changes
Appointment Reminders
Automatically send reminders before scheduled appointments
Lead Follow-up
Send personalized messages to new leads from your form submissions
Support Ticket Updates
Notify customers when their support ticket status changes
Workflow Diagram
Sample WhatsAble n8n Workflow
Troubleshooting
Need help?
Our support team is ready to assist you:
Email support
Contact team@whatsable.app
Schedule a demo
Book a personalized walkthrough
Live chat
Click the chat button in the bottom right corner of the WhatsAble dashboard
For additional automation platform integrations (Make.com, Zapier, etc.), please contact our support team or check our integration documentation.