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Reuse an uploaded media ID for delivery

If your workflow already uploaded the file, send it from WhatsApp's stored media using its ID.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Send media by

Send media using a media id from previously uploaded media. this is more efficient than sending media by url as the media is already on whatsapp servers. use upload media action first to get the media id. note: the media will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.

Why this helps

Repeating a media upload during a handoff can add avoidable steps after a file is already on WhatsApp's servers.

  • Reuse media already uploaded to WhatsApp.
  • Avoid repeating the URL-based media handoff.
  • Keep delivery tied to the processing result.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect 0CodeKit and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the media delivery flow.
  • 3Tell Notis to send the provided WhatsApp media ID with an appropriate caption to the requested contact.
  • 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
  • 5Call the webhook with a real uploaded media ID and test with a recipient who has messaged first.

Questions about this workflow

Where does the media ID come from?

It must come from media uploaded to WhatsApp first. This action sends media that is already on WhatsApp's servers.

Does the recipient need to have messaged first?

Yes. Media is delivered only if the recipient has texted first.

When this happens · Trigger

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link 0CodeKit to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

0CodeKit triggers

Whatsapp actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Create message template

Create a new message template for the whatsapp business account. templates must be approved by whatsapp before they can be used. templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Delete message template

Delete a message template from the whatsapp business account. this permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. only delete templates that are no longer needed.

ActionInstant

Get business profile

Get the business profile information for a whatsapp business phone number. this includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.

ActionInstant

Get media

Get information about uploaded media including a temporary download url. the download url is valid for 5 minutes and can be used to retrieve the actual media file. this is useful for downloading media that was sent to your whatsapp number.

ActionInstant

Get media info

Get metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url. this is useful for checking file size, type, and hash without downloading the file. use get media if you need the actual download url.

ActionInstant

Get message templates

Get all message templates for the whatsapp business account. templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.

ActionInstant

Get phone number

Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.

ActionInstant

Get phone numbers

Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

0CodeKit and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

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