WhatsApp Automation No Code Low Code Step-By-Step Guide - WAHA + n8n

https://waha.devlike.pro/blog/waha-n8n/

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Here's how you can start developing your WhatsApp automation with using n8n and WAHA in pair so you can create
your own no-code or low-code WhatsApp automation:

Installation

Here's a quick docker-compose we have prepared for you to start using n8n with WAHA:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/devlikeapro/waha/core/docker-compose.n8n.yaml
mv docker-compose.n8n.yaml docker-compose.yaml

• If you're using WAHA Plus (donation version) - kindly go to https://portal.devlike.pro and docker pull the image with your credentials:

docker login -u devlikeapro -p <dckr_pat_1111111111>
docker pull devlikeapro/waha-plus
docker logout

• If you're using WAHA Core (free version) - you can use the image from Docker Hub:

sed -i 's/devlikeapro\/waha-plus/devlikeapro\/waha/g' docker-compose.yaml

Now you're ready to run:

docker compose up 
# to run in background:
# docker compose up -d

After that, open:

1. n8n at https://localhost:5678 and set up your email/password
2. WAHA at https://localhost:3000/dashboard (waha/waha)

Install WAHA n8n node

We provide WAHA Node, which you can install at your n8n installation.

Go to your n8n => Settings => Community nodes and install:

@devlikeapro/n8n-nodes-waha

If you need help with that, check the
Install community nodes

First WhatsApp workflow

We'll build simple workflow - when your WhatsApp account got any message,
it responds with "Hi there" message

Step 1: Add WAHA API credentials

Before starting using the node, you need to add WAHA API credentials.

1. Go to your n8n => Home => Credentials => Add first credential
2. Find WAHA API in dropdown
3. Host URL - http://waha:3000 or use your domain
4. API Key - 321 or your API key set in docker-compose.yaml
5. Click Save - it'll check the connection and save the credentials

If you need help with that, check the
Create credentials

Step 2: Create a new workflow

1. Go to n8n => Home => Workflows => Create new workflow.
2. Remove Manual trigger

Step 3: Add WAHA Trigger

Add WAHA Trigger node.

Step 4: Add Send a text message action

Add Send a text message WAHA Action and connect it to message WAHA Trigger output:

Step 5: Activate the workflow

Click Save and Activate the workflow:

Step 6: Start a new session

Open the WAHA Trigger and expand Webhook URLs => Production URL

Go to http://localhost:3000/dashboard/ (waha/waha) and
Start New session with the URL you got from the WAHA Trigger:

Scan QR and wait till session in WORKING state:

Step 7: Send a message

Now you can send any message to your WhatsApp account, and it'll respond with "Hi there" message!

Workflow Templates

👉 Check out
https://waha-n8n-workflows.devlike.pro
for workflow templates!

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing any issues or have a feature request, please check the below resources:
WAHA:

• 🧩 WAHA + n8n Integration
• ⚡ Quick Start
• 🔧 Install & Update

n8n:

• Installation guide
• Install community nodes
• Create credentials

If that doesn't help - kindly open an issue in the
devlikeapro/n8n-nodes-waha
GitHub repository, we're happy to help you out!

Comments

[BotSailor]

Really useful walkthrough, especially for people who want to automate WhatsApp workflows without getting buried in complex code. I like how the combination of WAHA and n8n makes the whole process feel more approachable. You can focus on the actual workflow and business logic instead of building everything from scratch. The step-by-step approach also makes it easier to see how automation can move beyond simple messaging and handle real tasks like notifications, lead follow-ups, and customer support. Definitely a good starting point for anyone exploring no-code or low-code automation.

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