WhatsApp automation in n8n in 5 minutes (community node)
Description and use
<p><em>Disclosure: I work on ZapZap API, the service this node talks to.</em></p> <p>This guide connects a WhatsApp number to n8n and builds two workflows: one that sends a message, and one that replies automatically. It uses the <code>n8n-nodes-zapzap</code> community node, which talks to the ZapZap API.</p> <p>What you need: self-hosted n8n with a public HTTPS URL (for the trigger), and a ZapZap account with balance.</p> <h2> 1. Install the node (1 min) </h2> <p>In n8n: <strong>Settings > Community Nodes > Install</strong>, type <code>n8n-nodes-zapzap</code>, accept the notice. Search for "Z
Problem
<p><em>Disclosure: I work on ZapZap API, the service this node talks to.</em></p> <p>This guide connects a WhatsApp number to n8n and builds two workflows: one that sends a message, and one that replies automatically. It uses the <code>n8n-nodes-zapzap</code> community node, which talks to the ZapZap API.</p> <p>What you need: self-hosted n8n with a public HTTPS URL (for the trigger), and a ZapZap account with balance.</p> <h2> 1. Install the node (1 min) </h2> <p>In n8n: <strong>Settings > Community Nodes > Install</strong>, type <code>n8n-nodes-zapzap</code>, accept the notice. Search for "Z
Outcome
<p><em>Disclosure: I work on ZapZap API, the service this node talks to.</em></p> <p>This guide connects a WhatsApp number to n8n and builds two workflows: one that sends a message, and one that replies automatically. It uses the <code>n8n-nodes-zapzap</code> community node, which talks to the ZapZap API.</p> <p>What you need: self-hosted n8n with a public HTTPS URL (for the trigger), and a ZapZap account with balance.</p> <h2> 1. Install the node (1 min) </h2> <p>In n8n: <strong>Settings > Community Nodes > Install</strong>, type <code>n8n-nodes-zapzap</code>, accept the notice. Search for "Z
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WhatsApp automation in n8n in 5 minutes (community node)
- Record date: 2026-11-03T03:28:55.683Z