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How to send a booking message on WhatsApp

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Summary

This guide explains how to configure the Send booking message action in Astra. This action allows your voice agent to send a simple follow-up message on WhatsApp with a greeting and a booking or demo link. It is useful for guiding customers to schedule a meeting or continue the conversation outside the call.

Instructions

Follow these steps to set up and configure the Wati booking message action:

Set up the action

  • Log into your Astra account.

  • Go to Action Library.

  • Select Send booking message Wati action.

  • Open the Configuration step.

Configure action settings

1. Action intent page

  • What to do:

    • Enter a clear action name and intent.

    • Click Edit action intent to update it anytime.

  • How it works:

    • A well-defined intent helps the agent trigger this action at the right time, such as after a call when a customer shows interest.

2. Wati account

  • What to do:

    • Select the Wati account you want to use.

  • How it works:

    • The booking message will be sent using this selected account.

Before proceeding, make sure your Wati and Astra accounts are connected.

3. Booking link

  • What to do:

    • Add your booking or demo link in the configuration.

  • How it works:

    • When the action runs:

      • A predefined WhatsApp message is created automatically.

      • The message includes:

        • A short greeting

        • Your booking link

        • A closing line

      • The message is sent as a session message to the customer.

When to use this action

Use this action when you want to:

  • Send a booking or demo link after a voice interaction

  • Encourage customers to schedule a meeting

  • Provide a quick and consistent follow-up message

This ensures customers can easily take the next step without needing manual follow-up.

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