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Interact with Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API

Send → Send Link

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Overview

This node operation sends a URL link message to a specified phone number or group ID using the Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API. It supports optional parameters such as device ID override, caption for the link, replying to a specific message ID, marking the message as forwarded, and setting a disappearing message duration. This operation is useful for automating the sending of link messages in WhatsApp workflows, such as sharing website URLs, promotional links, or informational resources directly to contacts or groups.

Use Case Examples

  1. Sending a promotional URL link to a customer group with a caption describing the offer.
  2. Sharing a useful article link to a contact with a reply to a previous message for context.

Properties

Name Meaning
Device ID Optional device ID override that takes priority over the credential device ID if set.
Phone or Group ID The phone number with country code or the group ID to which the link message will be sent.
Link The URL link to be sent in the message.
Caption An optional caption to accompany the link message.
Reply to Message ID The message ID to which this link message is a reply, if any.
Is Forwarded Boolean flag indicating whether the message is forwarded.
Duration (Seconds) Duration in seconds for the message to disappear (0 means no expiry).

Output

JSON

  • messageId - The ID of the sent link message.
  • status - The status of the send operation (e.g., success or failure).
  • timestamp - The timestamp when the message was sent.

Dependencies

  • Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the phone number or group ID is correctly formatted with the country code.
  • Verify that the device ID override, if used, is valid and corresponds to an active device.
  • Check that the URL link is properly formatted and accessible.
  • If the message fails to send, check API credentials and network connectivity.
  • Error messages related to unknown resource or operation indicate misconfiguration of resource or operation parameters.

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