How to send email through WhatsApp?

How to send email through WhatsApp - briefly?

To send an email through WhatsApp, you can use the "Email" feature available in the app. Simply select the email option when sharing a message or media file, and it will be sent directly to your chosen email address.

How to send email through WhatsApp - in detail?

Sending emails via WhatsApp is not a native feature of the application, but it can be done using workarounds and third-party services. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Using Email to WhatsApp Services

There are several web-based services that allow you to send an email which will then be delivered as a WhatsApp message. These services typically require the recipient's phone number with the appropriate country code and WhatsApp-approved provider.

1. Select a Service: Choose a reliable service like Email to SMS, or TextMagic.
2. Sign Up: Register for an account on the chosen service.
3. Compose Email: Write your email as you normally would. Ensure that the recipient's phone number is included in the email address field, formatted correctly (e.g., [recipient’s number]@sms.email-to-sms.com).
4. Send Email: Send the email as usual. The service will convert your email into a WhatsApp message and deliver it to the recipient.

Using Zapier or IFTTT

Zapier and IFTTT are automation tools that can link different applications, including Gmail and WhatsApp. Here’s how you can set this up:

1. Sign Up: Create an account on either Zapier or IFTTT.
2. Create a Zap/Recipe: Start by creating a new Zap (Zapier) or Recipe (IFTTT).
3. Set Trigger: Choose Gmail as the trigger app and select "New Email" or "New Labeled Email."
4. Set Action: Select WhatsApp as the action app. You may need to use a third-party integration like Twilio for this step.
5. Connect Accounts: Link your Gmail account and set up the WhatsApp connection using the provided API key or OAuth credentials.
6. Customize Message: Configure how the email content should be formatted into a WhatsApp message.
7. Test Integration: Send a test email to ensure the integration works as expected.
8. Activate Zap/Recipe: Once everything is set up, activate your Zap or Recipe.

Using Twilio API

For developers, Twilio offers an API that can send WhatsApp messages using email-like commands. Here’s a basic outline:

1. Sign Up for Twilio: Create an account and get your API credentials (Account SID, Auth Token).
2. Install Twilio SDK: Install the Twilio SDK in your development environment.
3. Send Email-like Command: Use the following format to send a WhatsApp message: whatsapp:+[recipient’s number]@twilio.com.

4. Example Code: Here is an example using Python:

   from twilio.rest import Client
   account_sid = 'your_account_sid'
   auth_token = 'your_auth_token'
   client = Client(account_sid, auth_token)
   message = client.messages.create(
    body='Your email content here',
    from_='whatsapp:+14155238886', # Twilio phone number
    to='whatsapp:+recipient’s_number'
   )
   print(message.sid)

Important Considerations

• Privacy: Ensure you have the recipient's consent before sending messages via WhatsApp.
• Costs: Some services may charge for message delivery, so check pricing plans.
• Reliability: Different services have varying levels of reliability and support, so choose wisely.

By following these steps, you can effectively send emails through WhatsApp, leveraging third-party tools and integrations to bridge the gap between the two communication platforms.