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Status → Send Video
AI-generatedOverview
This node enables sending a video as a WhatsApp status update via the Wappfy API. It supports sending video media either by providing a direct URL or base64-encoded data. Users can optionally add a caption to the video status. This operation is useful for sharing video content as a temporary status update visible to selected contacts on WhatsApp.
Practical examples include:
- Sharing promotional videos as a status update.
- Posting event highlights or announcements in video form.
- Broadcasting short video messages to contacts without sending direct messages.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Media Source | Source of the video file; options are: "URL" (provide a direct link) or "Base64" (raw encoded data). |
| File URL | The URL of the video file to send (required if Media Source is "URL"). |
| Base64 Data | Base64 encoded video file data (required if Media Source is "Base64"). |
| File Name | Name of the video file (used when Media Source is "Base64"; default is "file"). |
| MIME Type | MIME type of the video file, e.g., "video/mp4" (required). |
| Caption | Optional caption text to accompany the video status. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the Wappfy API after attempting to send the video status. The structure typically includes details about the sent status message such as message ID, status, and any metadata returned by the API.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
Requires an active Wappfy API connection with valid credentials including:
- Base URL of the Wappfy API instance.
- Instance name identifier.
- An API key credential for authentication.
The node makes HTTP POST requests to the Wappfy API endpoints to send video statuses.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Incorrect or missing API credentials will cause authentication failures.
- Providing an invalid or inaccessible video URL will result in errors from the API.
- Missing required properties like MIME type or file data will cause request validation errors.
- Large video files may fail due to size limits imposed by the API or network timeouts.
Error messages:
- Authentication errors: Check that the API key and instance name are correctly configured.
- Validation errors: Ensure all required fields (MIME type, file URL or base64 data) are provided and correctly formatted.
- Network errors: Verify connectivity to the Wappfy API endpoint and that the URL is reachable.
Links and References
- Wappfy API Documentation (for detailed API usage and media requirements)
- WhatsApp Status Feature Overview: https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/chats/about-status/