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ActionTwilio WhatsAppUpdated June 2026

How do I send a WhatsApp message via Twilio?

Short answer: You can send whatsapp message in Twilio WhatsApp by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Twilio WhatsApp Send WhatsApp Message action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Send WhatsApp Message in Twilio WhatsApp — start free All 1 Twilio WhatsApp actions
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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
To Number
to
phoneRequiredRecipient phone with country code
Message
body
stringRequiredMessage body content. Plain text unless the API specifies HTML/markdown.
Sample request
{
  "to": "+14155552671",
  "body": "e.g. Hi there, thanks for reaching out."
}
Returns
{
  "to": "whatsapp:+14155552671",
  "sid": "SM123",
  "body": "Hello!",
  "status": "queued",
  "date_created": "2026-04-11T10:00:00Z"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Send WhatsApp Message.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Twilio WhatsApp
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Twilio WhatsApp
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Twilio WhatsApp
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Twilio WhatsApp
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Send WhatsApp Message.

What does the Send WhatsApp Message action do in Twilio WhatsApp?
Sends a WhatsApp message via the Twilio API. Outside the 24-hour conversation window, you must use a pre-approved Template message; freeform text only works after the user has messaged you within 24 hours.
What inputs does Send WhatsApp Message require?
Required: To Number, Message. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Twilio WhatsApp returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Send WhatsApp Message support batch operations?
Yes. Run Send WhatsApp Message inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Twilio WhatsApp's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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