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Send → Send Contact
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation sends a contact message via the Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API. It is useful for automating the sending of contact information to a specified phone number or group ID within WhatsApp. For example, it can be used in customer support workflows to share contact details automatically or in marketing campaigns to distribute contact cards.
Use Case Examples
- Sending a contact card to a customer with their phone number and name.
- Sharing a contact within a group chat automatically as part of a workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Device ID | Optional device ID override. If set, it takes priority over the credential device ID. |
| Phone or Group ID | Phone number with country code or Group ID to which the contact will be sent. |
| Contact Name | Name of the contact to send. |
| Contact Phone | Phone number of the contact to send. |
| Reply to Message ID | Message ID to reply to, if replying to a specific message. |
| Is Forwarded | Indicates whether this is a forwarded message. |
| Duration (Seconds) | Disappearing message duration in seconds (0 means no expiry). |
Output
JSON
messageId- ID of the sent contact message.status- Status of the send operation (e.g., success or failure).timestamp- Timestamp when the message was sent.
Dependencies
- Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the device ID is correctly set or overridden if needed, as an incorrect device ID can cause message sending to fail.
- Verify the phone number or group ID format is correct and includes the country code for phone numbers.
- Check that the contact name and phone number are provided and valid, as missing or invalid data will cause errors.
- If replying to a message, ensure the replyMessageId is valid and exists in the chat.
- Network or API authentication issues may cause failures; verify API credentials and connectivity.
Links
- Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API Documentation - Official documentation for the Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API used by this node.