Retrieve a temporary WhatsApp media link when needed
Get a short lived download link for a WhatsApp media file when a QR campaign task needs the actual asset.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
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.
Why this helps
Finding and downloading a media file can break the flow when campaign work depends on a file sent through WhatsApp.
- Retrieve a temporary link to the actual media
- Keep media lookups tied to a workflow request
- Avoid downloading files that are not needed
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Beaconstac and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe when to retrieve the media link for review.
- 3Choose a webhook trigger and include the WhatsApp media ID in the request.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with one real media ID.
- 5Retrieve the file promptly because the download URL is valid for five minutes.
Questions about this workflow
How long is the download URL valid?
The action description says the temporary URL is valid for five minutes.
Does this send the media to a WhatsApp recipient?
No. It retrieves information and a temporary download URL for media sent to your WhatsApp number.
Can the media ID come from Beaconstac?
The source description does not list WhatsApp media IDs. Include the identifier in the webhook request or provide it another way.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Beaconstac to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Beaconstac triggers
Whatsapp actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get phone number
Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.
Get phone numbers
Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Beaconstac and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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