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Send → Send Poll
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation sends a poll message to a specified phone number or group ID using the Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API. It allows users to create interactive polls by specifying a question, a list of options, the maximum number of answers allowed, and optional message duration and forwarding status. This is useful for gathering opinions or votes from recipients in WhatsApp chats or groups.
Use Case Examples
- Sending a poll to a WhatsApp group to decide on a meeting time.
- Creating a poll for customers to choose their favorite product via WhatsApp message.
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 poll will be sent. |
| Is Forwarded | Indicates whether the poll message is a forwarded message. |
| Question | The question text for the poll. |
| Options | Comma-separated list of poll options that recipients can choose from. |
| Max Answers | The maximum number of answers allowed for the poll. |
| Duration (Seconds) | Duration in seconds for the poll message to disappear (0 means no expiry). |
Output
JSON
pollId- Identifier of the sent poll message.status- Status of the poll sending operation.message- Additional message or confirmation related to the poll sending.
Dependencies
- Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API
- API key credential for authentication
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the phone number or group ID is correctly formatted with the country code.
- Verify that the device ID override is valid if used, otherwise the credential device ID will be used.
- Check that the poll question and options are not empty and properly formatted.
- If the API returns an error, verify the API credentials and network connectivity.