WAHA

Connect with Whatsapp HTTP API

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Overview

This node operation sets the description of a specified group in a messaging or social platform. It is useful for managing group metadata by updating the group's description to provide context or information to group members. For example, an admin can use this node to update the description of a project team group to reflect the current project status or guidelines.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating the description of a workgroup to include the latest meeting schedule.
  2. Setting a description for a community group to outline its purpose and rules.

Properties

Name Meaning
Session The session name used to identify the active connection or user session for the operation.
Id The unique identifier of the group whose description is to be set.
Description The new description text to set for the group.
Request Options Additional options for the request such as batching, SSL handling, proxy settings, and timeout configuration.

Output

JSON

  • description - The updated group description as confirmed by the operation's response.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active session or connection to the messaging platform, typically authenticated via a session name.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the session name is valid and active; otherwise, the operation will fail to connect.
  • Verify the group ID is correct and the user has permission to modify the group description.
  • Check network settings if using proxy or if SSL issues occur; adjust 'Ignore SSL Issues' option if necessary.
  • Timeout errors may occur if the server is slow or unresponsive; increase the timeout setting if needed.

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