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Learn how to automate WhatsApp messaging through n8n with WhatsAble
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
New to WhatsAble? Sign up here
Get started with WhatsAble
1
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.
2
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.
3
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
Never share your API key publicly or commit it to version control systems.
API Key Location
Connect WhatsAble to n8n
Now that you have WhatsAble set up, let’s connect it to n8n to automate your workflows.1
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
WhatsAble trigger node (optional)
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:
- Click the + button in your workflow canvas to add a new node
- Search for “WhatsAble” in the node library search bar
- Select the node displaying the official WhatsAble logo
- From the available trigger options, choose On new Incoming message event
Adding WhatsAble trigger node with 'On new Incoming message event' selection
The trigger node will automatically listen for incoming messages and initiate your workflow when a new message is received.
2
Configure authentication credentials
Set up your WhatsAble API credentials to establish a secure connection:Webhook URL Configuration:
Credential Creation:
- In the WhatsAble Trigger node parameters, locate the Webhook URLs section at the top
- Select Production URL and copy the generated URL by clicking on it
- Store this URL securely as you’ll need it for the credential setup
Copying the Production URL for webhook configuration
- In the Credential to connect with dropdown, click + Create new credential
- Select WhatsAble Trigger API as your connection method
- Enter your WhatsAble API key in the API Key field
- Paste the Production URL you copied earlier into the Production URL field
- Assign a descriptive name to your credential (e.g., “WhatsAble Production”)
- Click Save to securely store your credentials
Credential configuration for WhatsAble Trigger node
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:
- 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
- Click Execute step on the WhatsAble node to run a test
- Verify the connection is working by checking for a success confirmation
- 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.
2
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
- After selecting the WhatsAble node, choose ‘Send message via whatsAble’ from the available actions menu
WhatsAble node: Send message via WhatsAble action selection
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Configure WhatsAble credentials
Credential Setup:
- 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
4
Configure your message
- In Resource dropdown, select Send Message
- In the Operation dropdown, select Send message via WhatsAble
- Complete the required fields:
Select the recipient’s phone number (with country code) previously added in WhatsAble
Type your message text or use variables from previous nodes
5
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
Message not being sent?
Message not being sent?
Steps to resolve:
- Verify Account Active: Verify that your WhatsAble account is active.
- Phone Number Verification: Check that your phone number is properly verified.
- API Key in n8n: Ensure your API key is entered correctly in n8n.
- Recipient Number Format: Confirm that the recipient’s phone number is in the correct format (including country code).
File attachments not working?
File attachments not working?
Steps to resolve:
- File Size Limit: Check that the file size is under 16 MB.
- Supported File Type: Verify the file type is supported by WhatsApp.
- Accessibility: Ensure the file path or URL is accessible.
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.