Actions69
- App Actions
- Chat Actions
- Device Actions
- Group Actions
- Add Participant
- Approve Participant Request
- Create Group
- Demote Participant
- Export Group Participants
- Get Group Info
- Get Group Info From Link
- Get Group Invite Link
- Get Group Participants
- Get Participant Requests
- Join Group With Link
- Leave Group
- Promote Participant
- Reject Participant Request
- Remove Participant
- Set Group Announce Mode
- Set Group Locked Status
- Set Group Name
- Set Group Photo
- Set Group Topic
- Message Actions
- Newsletter Actions
- Send Actions
- User Actions
Group → Create Group
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation creates a new group in the Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API environment. It is useful for automating the creation of WhatsApp groups by specifying a group title and optionally adding participants via their phone numbers. Practical applications include managing group communications for teams, communities, or customer segments within WhatsApp.
Use Case Examples
- Creating a new WhatsApp group titled 'Project Team' with participants' phone numbers provided as a comma-separated list.
- Automating group creation for event attendees or customer support groups.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Device ID | Optional device ID override that takes priority over the credential device ID if set. |
| Group Title | The title for the new group to be created. |
| Participants | Comma-separated phone numbers of participants to add to the new group. |
Output
JSON
id- Unique identifier of the created group.title- Title of the created group.participants- List of participants added to the group, typically phone numbers or user identifiers.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API with host URL configured.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include invalid or missing group title, improperly formatted participant phone numbers, or device ID mismatches.
- Errors may occur if the API credentials are incorrect or if the device ID override conflicts with the credential device ID.
- Ensure the participants' phone numbers are correctly formatted as a comma-separated string without spaces to avoid errors.