How to Trigger a WhatsApp Message on Phase Change

To trigger a WhatsApp message on phase change, you attach a native automation to a pipeline stage. When a card reaches that stage, the approved template fires to the contact on the record.

The follow-ups that never happen

Most commercial processes have a message that should be sent at a specific moment. It usually depends on someone remembering.

A prospect reaching qualification with no acknowledgement sent
A request approved with no notification to the requester
An order shipped and the customer finding out on their own
A deal stalling because the follow-up was three days late

Button versus trigger

Method	When it fires	Suited for
Automation button	When a person clicks it on the record	Judgement-based sends
Phase trigger	When a card reaches a defined stage	Consistent process notifications

How to configure it in Jestor

Create the automation in Jestor with a trigger of "when a card reaches a phase".
Select the phase that should fire the message.
Search the automations for WhatsApp and choose the native template automation.
Pick the sending number and the approved template.
Map the recipient to the phone field on the table, so each card messages its own contact.

Why choose Jestor for triggered messaging?

Jestor handles this as a native automation against the official Meta API, without a connector service sitting between the two. Templates with parameters let the message carry data from the record, so a notification can name the order, the amount, or the date.

Country code handling is built in — the prefix is concatenated automatically where your data does not already include it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the message include record data?

Yes, using the template-with-parameters automation.

Does each card message its own contact?

Yes, when the recipient maps to a phone field. See jestor.com.

What if my numbers lack a country code?

The prefix can be concatenated automatically.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

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