WaliChat

Interact with WaliChat WhatsApp API

Actions148

Send messages Actions
- Send text message
- Send multimedia message
- Send scheduled message
- Send poll message
- Send votes in a poll
- Delete votes in a poll
- Send meeting event
- Send meeting confirmation
- Send location
- Send contacts
- Send reaction
- Send catalog product
- Forward message
Outbound Messages Actions
- Search Messages
- Get Message
- Update Message
- Delete Message
WhatsApp Numbers Actions
- Get Numbers
- Get Number by ID
- Create Number
- Update Number
- Delete Number
- Delete Chats
Groups Actions
- Get Groups
- Get Group
- Create Group
- Update Group
- Update Group Image
- Add Participants
- Update Participants
- Remove Participants
- Get Pending Members
- Approve Members
- Reject Members
- Get Invite Code
- Revoke Invite Code
- Join Group
- Leave Group
Channels Actions
- Get Channels
- Get Channel
- Create Channel
- Update Channel
- Update Channel Image
- Delete Channel
- Join Channel
- Search Channels
Chats Actions
- Get Chats
- Get Chat Details
- Send Typing Status
- Sync Device Chats
- Sync Chat Messages
- Update Chat Read Status
- Set Chat Status
- Get Group Participants
- Assign Chat
- Unassign Chat
- Create Chat Note
- Delete Chat Note
- Update Chat Labels
- Update Chat Attributes
- Archive Chat
- Unarchive Chat
- Delete Chat
- Bulk Update Chats
Chat Contacts Actions
- Get Contacts
- Get Contact Details
- Create Contact
- Update Contact
- Update Contact Metadata
- Upsert Contact Metadata
- Delete Contact
- Bulk Create Contacts
- Block Contacts
- Unblock Contacts
Chat Messages Actions
- Get Messages
- Get Message Details
- Get Message Delivery Info
- Edit Message
- Delete Message
Chat Files Actions
- Get Files
- Get File Details
- Download File
Team Actions
- Get Team Members
- Update Team Member
- Delete Team Members
- Get Device Team Members
- Create Team Member
- Grant Device Access
- Revoke Device Access
Labels Actions
- Get Labels
- Create Label
- Update Label
- Delete Label
Departments Actions
- Get Departments
- Create Department
- Update Department
- Delete Department
Files Actions
- Search Files
- Upload File
- Delete Files
- Get File Preview
- Download File
- Get File
- Update File
- Delete File
Quick replies Actions
- Get Quick Replies
- Create Quick Reply
- Update Quick Reply
- Delete Quick Replies
Queue Actions
- Get Queue Status
- Set Queue Status
- Route Queue
- Empty Queue
WhatsApp session Actions
- Sync session
- Start session
- Scan QR
- Reset session
- Reboot session
- Get session health
- Request Authentication Code
WhatsApp profile Actions
- Get Profile
- Update Profile
- Get Profile Image
- Update Profile Image
Business catalog Actions
- Get My Catalog
- Query Business Catalog
Campaigns Actions
- Get Campaigns
- Get Campaign
- Update Campaign Status
- Get Campaign Contacts
- Delete Campaign
Meeting Links Actions
- Get Meeting Links
- Create Meeting Link
- Delete Meeting Links
User Status Actions
- Get User Status
- Get User Status by ID
- Update User Status
- Delete User Status
Webhooks Actions
- Get Webhooks
- Create Webhook
- Get Webhook
- Update Webhook
- Delete Webhook
- Enable Webhook
- Get Webhook Logs
Other Actions
- Verify number exists
- Validate phone numbers
- Send API request

Groups → Join Group

AI-generated

Overview

This node enables users to join WhatsApp groups via the WaliChat API by specifying a WhatsApp number and an invitation method. It supports joining groups either through an invite code or an invite URL. This functionality is useful for automating group membership management, such as adding a WhatsApp number to relevant groups for marketing campaigns, customer support channels, or community engagement.

Practical examples:

Automatically joining a WhatsApp group when a new user signs up on a platform.
Adding a business WhatsApp number to a promotional or announcement group using an invite link.
Managing multiple WhatsApp numbers and their group memberships programmatically.

Properties

Name	Meaning
WhatsApp Number	The ID of the WhatsApp number to use for joining the group.
Join Method	Method to join the group; options are: - Invite Code - Invite URL
Invite Code	The group invitation code (required if Join Method is "Invite Code").
Invite URL	The group invitation URL (e.g., https://chat.whatsapp.com/XXXXXXX) (required if Join Method is "Invite URL").

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the join group operation. This typically includes confirmation details from the API about the success or failure of joining the specified group. The exact structure depends on the API response but generally confirms that the WhatsApp number has joined the group.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

Requires an active connection to the WaliChat WhatsApp API service.
Needs an API key credential configured in n8n for authentication with the WaliChat API.
The WhatsApp number used must be registered and authorized within the WaliChat system.
The node relies on dynamically loaded WhatsApp numbers (devices) available via the getDevices method.

Troubleshooting

Common issues:
- Invalid or expired invite codes or URLs will cause the join operation to fail.
- Using a WhatsApp number not registered or authorized in WaliChat will result in errors.
- Network or API authentication failures due to incorrect or missing API keys.
Error messages and resolutions:
- "Invalid invite code or URL": Verify the invite code or URL is correct and still valid.
- "Unauthorized device": Ensure the WhatsApp number is properly set up and authorized in WaliChat.
- "Authentication failed": Check that the API key credential is correctly configured in n8n.
- "Network error": Confirm network connectivity and API endpoint availability.

Links and References

WaliChat API Documentation (example placeholder, replace with actual URL)
WhatsApp Group Invitation Links: https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/chats/about-group-invites
n8n Documentation on Credentials and API Integration: https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/credentials/

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