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Group → Create Group
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation creates a new WhatsApp group with a specified name and a list of participants. It is useful for automating the creation of WhatsApp groups in workflows where group communication needs to be established programmatically, such as for team collaboration, event planning, or customer engagement.
Use Case Examples
- Creating a WhatsApp group named 'Project Team' with multiple participants to facilitate project discussions.
- Automating the creation of a customer support group with specific contacts for real-time assistance.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Group Name | The name for the new WhatsApp group, which will be displayed to all participants. |
| Participants | A comma-separated list of participant phone numbers in WhatsApp format (including country code and ending with @s.whatsapp.net) to be added to the group. |
Output
JSON
jid- The unique identifier (JID) of the newly created WhatsApp group.status- The creation status of the group, indicating success or failure.groupDetails- Detailed information about the created group, such as participants and metadata.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for MegaAPI WhatsApp service to authenticate requests.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure all participant phone numbers are correctly formatted with country code and '@s.whatsapp.net'.
- Participants must be contacts and have active WhatsApp accounts; otherwise, group creation may fail.
- Common errors include invalid participant format or missing required parameters like group name.
- If the node throws an 'Unknown group operation' error, verify that the operation parameter is correctly set to 'createGroup'.