Overview
This node listens for friend-related events on the Zalo platform, specifically friend requests. It acts as a trigger that activates workflows when such events occur. This is useful for automating responses or actions based on incoming friend requests on Zalo, such as sending notifications, logging events, or updating CRM systems.
Practical examples:
- Automatically notify a team via chat or email when a new friend request is received on Zalo.
- Log friend request data into a database for analytics or record-keeping.
- Trigger follow-up workflows to send welcome messages or gather additional user information.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Event Types | Friend events to listen for. Options: "Friend Requests" |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the friend event received from Zalo. The output structure includes a friendEvent object containing details about the specific friend event (e.g., a friend request). This data can be used downstream in the workflow for further processing.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential to connect with the Zalo platform.
- Uses the Zalo SDK/library to establish a connection and listen for friend events.
- Needs a webhook URL configured in n8n to receive event callbacks from Zalo.
- Requires proper configuration of credentials including cookie, device identifier, and user agent for authentication.
Troubleshooting
- No credentials found: Ensure that valid Zalo API credentials are provided in the node settings.
- Zalo connection failed: Verify that the credentials (cookie, IMEI, user agent) are correct and have not expired. Check network connectivity to Zalo services.
- Webhook not receiving events: Confirm that the webhook URL is publicly accessible and correctly set up in the node. Also, ensure that the selected event types match the incoming events.
- If the node does not trigger, check that the workflow is activated and listening for events.