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Message → Send Location
AI-generatedOverview
This node enables sending a location message via WhatsApp using the Wappfy API. It allows users to share geographic coordinates along with optional descriptive information such as the location name and address. This is useful in scenarios where you want to inform contacts or groups about a specific place, for example:
- Sharing your current position during a meetup.
- Sending the location of an event or business.
- Providing directions or points of interest.
By integrating this node into workflows, you can automate location sharing in chats or groups on WhatsApp.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chat ID | The identifier of the chat where the location will be sent. Examples: 123456789@c.us (direct), 123456789@g.us (group). |
| Latitude | The latitude coordinate of the location to send (number). |
| Longitude | The longitude coordinate of the location to send (number). |
| Location Name | Optional name/title of the location (string). |
| Location Address | Optional address or description of the location (string). |
Output
The node outputs the JSON response returned by the Wappfy API after sending the location message. This typically includes details about the message status or any metadata provided by the API.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
Requires a valid Wappfy API credential configured in n8n, including:
- Base URL of the Wappfy API instance.
- Instance name identifier.
- An API key for authentication.
The node makes HTTP POST requests to the Wappfy API endpoint
/api/sendLocation.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Chat ID: Ensure the chat ID is correctly formatted and corresponds to an existing WhatsApp chat or group.
- Incorrect latitude/longitude values: Coordinates must be valid numbers within their respective ranges (latitude: -90 to 90, longitude: -180 to 180).
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key and instance name are correctly set in credentials.
- Network or connectivity problems: Confirm that the Wappfy API base URL is reachable from the n8n environment.
Error messages:
- API authentication failures usually indicate invalid or expired API keys.
- Validation errors from the API may occur if required fields are missing or malformed.
- HTTP errors (e.g., 404, 500) suggest issues with the API endpoint or server.
Resolving these generally involves checking input parameters, credentials, and network access.
Links and References
- Wappfy API Documentation (for detailed API usage and endpoints)
- WhatsApp Location Message Format (general reference on WhatsApp location messages)