How to Connect CRM to WhatsApp with Albato

How to Connect CRM to WhatsApp with Albato
By Julia Gavrilova ·
7/22/2024
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3 min. read

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Customer communication is one of the most important parts of any business workflow. If you’re managing leads or clients through a CRM, you already understand how essential it is to follow up quickly and consistently. But doing that manually on WhatsApp can become overwhelming as your contact list grows.

That’s where automation comes in. With Albato, you can seamlessly connect your CRM to WhatsApp to send personalized messages, status updates, or reminders—automatically and in real time.

In this article, you’ll learn how to connect your CRM (like HubSpot, Pipedrive, or Zoho) to WhatsApp using Albato, and explore use cases that save time and improve response rates.

Why connect your CRM to WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging platforms globally. By integrating it with your CRM, you can:

  • Automatically message leads when they enter the sales pipeline
  • Confirm appointments or purchases
  • Send reminders or onboarding messages
  • Notify clients about status changes or follow-ups
  • Improve engagement with quick, direct communication

When combined with Albato’s automation features, WhatsApp becomes a powerful tool for real-time customer communication.

How Albato helps

Albato is a no-code automation platform that supports integration between popular CRMs and WhatsApp. It enables you to create fully automated workflows—called scenarios—without any coding knowledge.

With Albato, you can:

  • Trigger WhatsApp messages from CRM events (e.g., new deal, updated contact, status change)
  • Map data like customer names or deal values into custom messages
  • Use filters to control when and to whom messages are sent
  • Combine WhatsApp steps with email, Sheets, or AI summaries in multi-step automations

Step-by-step: Connect your CRM to WhatsApp

Let’s walk through how you could connect a CRM like Pipedrive to WhatsApp via Albato.

1. Connect your CRM and WhatsApp provider

Log in to Albato and connect your CRM (e.g., Pipedrive, HubSpot, or Zoho CRM). Next, connect your [WhatsApp API provider](https://albato.com/apps/whatsapp).

Albato provides step-by-step instructions depending on the provider.

2. Set up the trigger

Start your automation with a CRM event. Common triggers include:

  • New lead created
  • Deal stage changed
  • Contact updated

3. Add WhatsApp as the action

Choose the WhatsApp API service as the action app. Then configure the message. You can insert dynamic fields like:

  • Customer name
  • Product name
  • Meeting time
  • Assigned sales rep

4. Add conditions or filters (optional)

Use filters to limit messages to certain leads—e.g., send only if the deal value is above $500, or if the lead came from a specific source.

5. Test and activate

Send a test message, review the logs, and go live. You’re now automating WhatsApp messages based on real-time CRM activity.

Use cases by team

Sales: Send instant WhatsApp messages when a new lead is added or moves to a high-priority stage.

Customer support: Trigger messages with order updates or ticket status directly from your helpdesk CRM.

Marketing: Follow up with trial users or webinar registrants via WhatsApp to boost engagement.

Operations: Notify clients or partners about logistics updates or delivery schedules through WhatsApp.

Summing up

Connecting your CRM to WhatsApp with Albato can save hours of manual work while improving how and when you engage with customers. It streamlines follow-ups, keeps clients in the loop, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Albato gives you the flexibility to integrate your tools, personalize messages, and scale your communication—all without writing a single line of code.


Julia Gavrilova
Content Strategist at Albato
All articles by the Julia Gavrilova
Writes about artificial intelligence, SaaS, and tech for 8+ years. In her free time, enjoys reading good books and trying out new foods.

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