Instant n8n Workflow Error Alerts via WhatsApp
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Get instant WhatsApp notifications whenever one of your n8n workflows encounters an error. This dedicated error workflow ensures you're immediately aware of issues, providing crucial details directly to your phone to facilitate rapid response and minimize downtime.
About This Workflow
Maintaining reliable automation is crucial, and unexpected errors can disrupt operations and lead to lost time. This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for proactive error management. By integrating this template into your critical workflows as an "Error Workflow," you gain the peace of mind of knowing that any failure will trigger an immediate WhatsApp alert. The notification includes vital information such as the workflow name, the specific error message, and the last node executed, empowering you to quickly diagnose and resolve issues. Stay on top of your automation health without constant manual checks.
Key Features
- Instant WhatsApp Notifications: Receive real-time alerts on your phone whenever an n8n workflow fails.
- Detailed Error Context: Notifications include the name of the failing workflow, the specific error message, and the last node that executed, for quicker troubleshooting.
- Seamless Integration: Easily configure this as an "Error Workflow" in any of your n8n workflows, centralizing error monitoring.
- Multilingual Setup Guide: Comprehensive instructions are included directly within the workflow to guide users in multiple languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Russian).
How To Use
- Ensure WhatsApp Business Cloud API Connection: Verify your WhatsApp Business Cloud API is properly connected to n8n.
- Configure WhatsApp Node:
- In the "Send message" node, set your WhatsApp credentials.
- Specify your sender phone number (or ID) and the recipient's phone number in international format (e.g.,
+34612345678). - The message body is pre-configured to include dynamic error details (
workflow.name,execution.error.message,execution.lastNodeExecuted).
- Save (Do Not Activate): Save this workflow but do not activate it. This workflow is designed to be triggered by other workflows, not run independently.
- Assign as Error Workflow: In any n8n workflow you wish to monitor, go to its Settings and select "ErrorFlow WhatsApp Alarm" as the designated Error Workflow.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "3bbe31a2-1841-4581-aa42-3a1be8940135",
"name": "Instant n8n Workflow Error Alerts via WhatsApp",
"nodes": 29,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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Specializing in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes automations.
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