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Start somebody else in a flow

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Use the Start somebody else in a flow action to start a separate contact or collection in a flow when a contact reaches this step.

This feature enables whatsapp to whatsapp chatbot flow triggers. For example: A teacher could use whatsapp to start a quiz or activity chatbot flow for multiple students, or a field worker could receive a whatsapp alert when a beneficiary has a query or concern.

Video Tutorial​

Sample Flow​

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Using Start somebody else in a flow​

  1. Hover over the red dot at the bottom of the node and drag it to create the next node.

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  1. Create that step by adding a new node and select Start somebody else in a flow from the dropdown menu.

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  1. Select Select recipients manually option from the dropdown.

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  1. From the dropdown of Select who should be started in the flow select the contact or the collection whom you want to start the flow with.

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  1. From the dropdown select the flow which you want to initiate from that step.

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  1. Click on Advanced tab on top right corner.

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  1. Check the box If you want to skip the contact who is currently in the flow & continue with newly added contacts or collection.

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Advanced Feature Webinar​