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Message → Send Text
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation sends a plain text message to a specified phone number using the BizwaChat API. It optionally allows including contact data to create or update the contact before sending the message. This is useful for automating text message communication in workflows, such as sending notifications, alerts, or customer service messages.
Use Case Examples
- Send a text message to a customer with their phone number and message content.
- Automatically create or update a contact with provided details before sending a text message.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Phone Number | The destination phone number to which the text message will be sent. It can be provided with or without the '+' prefix. |
| Message Body | The content of the text message to be sent. |
| Contact | Optional contact data used to create or update the contact in BizwaChat before sending the message. Includes fields like first name, last name, email, country, status, source, assigned user ID, and group names. |
Output
JSON
id- Unique identifier of the sent message.status- Status of the message sending operation.phone_number- The phone number to which the message was sent.message_body- The content of the sent text message.contact- Details of the contact associated with the message, if provided.
Dependencies
- BizwaChat API
- An API key credential for BizwaChat tenant authentication
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the phone number is correctly formatted and includes the country code if necessary.
- Verify that the API key credential is valid and has the necessary permissions.
- If providing contact data, ensure required fields are correctly filled to avoid creation errors.
- Common error messages may include invalid phone number format, unauthorized API access, or missing required parameters.
Links
- BizwaChat API Documentation - Send Text Message - Official documentation for sending text messages using the BizwaChat API.