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Send WhatsApp message when an iOS Shortcut automation starts

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How this automation works

Get notified instantly via WhatsApp whenever one of your iOS Shortcut automations begins. This Applet runs each time a Shortcut automation starts and sends a custom WhatsApp message with key details. Perfect for remotely monitoring Shortcut-based automations or receiving quick confirmations on your phone. Customize the message to fit your tone.

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Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will Send a WhatsApp text message to your number.
message_type message_to_send

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Shortcut automation started

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

You sent a specific WhatsApp message to InOut

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a specific WhatsApp message is received. The rest of messages are ignored.

You sent any WhatsApp message to InOut

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a WhatsApp message is received no matter the content.

Send me a message

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will Send a WhatsApp text message to your number.

Send me a message

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will Send a WhatsApp text message to your number.

Shortcut automation started

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

You sent a specific WhatsApp message to InOut

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a specific WhatsApp message is received. The rest of messages are ignored.

You sent any WhatsApp message to InOut

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a WhatsApp message is received no matter the content.

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About InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message

Receive and Send WhatsApp Messages in IFTTT Applets to trigger different actions on your automations or send notifications. You can connect WhatsApp with IFTTT using this service. Learn more here.

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About iOS Shortcuts

A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.

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