Block 1 - Search Lead by Phone
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-vtiger-crm.vtigerNode - vtigerNode
- Config choices
- Version 1
This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.
Auto Log WhatsApp Inbound Messages to Vtiger CRM Leads (with WhatsAppLog) Description A Game Changer for CRM Logging! Automatically Log WhatsApp Inbound Messages to Vtiger and Link to Leads ...
n8n-nodes-vtiger-crm.vtigernode, n8n-nodes-base.noop, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote
This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Ahmed Saadawi.
Original n8n.io sourceπ₯ A Game-Changer for CRM Logging! Automatically Log WhatsApp Inbound Messages to Vtiger and Link to Leads π¬β‘ β οΈ This Workflow Requires Community Nodes & a Self-Hosted n8n Instance
> This template uses a custom community node:
> * n8n-nodes-vtiger-crm
> β
No need for an Evolution API node β webhook is used instead.
Go to Settings β Community Nodes Click Install Node Add this:
n8n-nodes-vtiger-crmRestart n8n if prompted.
This workflow listens for inbound WhatsApp messages via Evolution API Webhook, filters out outbound and group messages, and logs the message in the custom WhatsAppLog module in Vtiger. If the sender is not in CRM, it creates a new lead and links the message.
π© Listens to WhatsApp inbound messages via webhook
π« Filters out group and outbound messages
π Looks up existing lead by phone
π Creates a new lead if not found
π§Ύ Logs the message in the WhatsAppLog module
π Relates message to corresponding lead
Events β Webhookhttps://your-n8n-domain/webhook/whatsAppListenMESSAGES_UPSERTThis ensures only inbound WhatsApp messages are pushed to n8n.
> No need to use the Evolution API node in n8n. All communication is triggered via webhook.
> Full view of the automation steps in n8n
> A sample inbound message sent to your WhatsApp number
Leads module has phone fields (phone or mobile)WhatsAppLog (if not already present)Set and Log nodesassigned_user_id or custom fields as neededβ Vtiger CRM API β No Evolution API credentials needed inside workflow (webhook-only)
vtiger, whatsapp, crm automation, inbound message logging, evolution api, whatsapp crm integration, n8n template, community nodes, lead management, self-hosted n8n, customer communication, no-code crm, webhook
This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.
| Workflow | WhatsApp message auto-logger for Vtiger CRM with lead relation |
|---|---|
| Complexity | intermediate |
| Nodes | 10 |
| Categories | CRM |
| Author | Ahmed Saadawi |
| Published | 28 Jul 2025 |
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6595/6595.json as the source template for this automation.
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.
Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.
Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.
Auto Log WhatsApp Inbound Messages to Vtiger CRM Leads (with WhatsAppLog) Description A Game Changer for CRM Logging! Automatically Log WhatsApp Inbound Messages to Vtiger and Link to Leads ...
Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.
Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your CRM use case.