WhatsApp Business + Salesforce

WhatsApp Business + Salesforce Integration

Capture WhatsApp conversations in Salesforce, route leads, and run follow-up automation—built for WhatsApp CRM automation and Salesforce integration.

What You Can Automate

  • Create/update Salesforce Leads or Contacts from WhatsApp conversations
  • Log WhatsApp messages to Salesforce activity/timeline records
  • Assign owner and trigger lead routing automation for inbound WhatsApp leads
  • Run sales follow up automation with tasks, reminders, and tracked outcomes
  • Update lead status / opportunity stage based on replies or outcomes
  • Enforce opt-in / opt-out WhatsApp rules (Do-Not-Contact handling)

Top Workflows

  1. New WhatsApp inbound message → create/update Lead/Contact in Salesforce → lead captured instantly
  2. Lead created/qualified → assign owner + create task → accountability established
  3. No reply after X days → create follow-up task → prevents missed follow-up gaps
  4. Lead replies with intent → update status/stage + notify owner → faster conversion to meeting
  5. Opt-out keyword/status → set Do-Not-Contact in Salesforce → compliance enforced automatically
  6. Duplicate detected → match/update existing record → clean CRM and no double-touch

Data Mapping

  • WhatsApp number ↔ Salesforce phone field (primary identifier)
  • Contact/lead details ↔ Salesforce fields
  • Message events ↔ Salesforce Activities/Tasks (timestamp, channel, outcome)
  • Owner ↔ Salesforce owner assignment
  • Engagement status ↔ Salesforce status fields (Active / Do-Not-Contact / Not Interested)

FAQ

Can Salesforce log WhatsApp messages automatically?

Yes—WhatsApp messages can be logged as activities so the CRM reflects real execution.

How do you prevent spammy WhatsApp follow-ups?

By using cadence rules, stopping rules, and opt-out enforcement inside Salesforce.

Do I need WhatsApp Business API?

For scalable automation and CRM logging, teams typically use WhatsApp Business API.

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