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== Step-by-Step Instructions == Follow these steps to create an inbox action in your WhatsApp Messaging setup: 1. **Navigate to WhatsApp Inbox Actions**: - Go to **WhatsApp** > **Settings** on the left menu. - Click on the **Inbox actions** option. 2. **Initiate a New Inbox Action**: - Click the **+ New inbox action** button. 3. **Fill Out Action Information**: - **Name of the action**: Enter a concise and descriptive name (e.g., “Create a ticket in Zendesk”). This name is for internal use only. - **Action type**: Select one of the following: - **HTTP Request**: This option sends data to external platforms through API calls. Use this to create support tickets in platforms like Zendesk. - **Trigger Flow**: This option will activate a specified automated flow for the currently selected contact. Choose the flow from the list you have created. - **Button label**: Provide the text that will be displayed on the button users will click on (e.g., “Create a ticket for Support”). 4. **Configure Action Details**: - Click the **Action details** button to continue the setup: - **If using "HTTP Request"**: - Select the **Method type**. - Enter a valid URL, and note that variables can be added for dynamic requests. - Click on **Body** and choose the type of request body. - Add headers by selecting **Headers** > **Add Header**. - For query parameters, select **Query** > **Add a query param**. - Use the **Test Request** button to test the HTTP request to ensure it works as intended. - Once satisfied, click the **Submit** button. - **If using "Trigger flow"**: - Select the existing flow that will execute upon clicking the button. - When complete, click the **Submit** button to save the action.
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