How to connect Facebook Messenger and Gender API
Create a New Scenario to Connect Facebook Messenger and Gender API
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Facebook Messenger, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Facebook Messenger or Gender API will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Facebook Messenger or Gender API, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Facebook Messenger Node
Select the Facebook Messenger node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Facebook Messenger
Click on the Facebook Messenger node to configure it. You can modify the Facebook Messenger URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Gender API Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Facebook Messenger node, select Gender API from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Gender API.


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Authenticate Gender API
Now, click the Gender API node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Gender API settings. Authentication allows you to use Gender API through Latenode.
Configure the Facebook Messenger and Gender API Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Facebook Messenger and Gender API Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Facebook Messenger, Gender API, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Facebook Messenger and Gender API integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Facebook Messenger and Gender API (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Facebook Messenger and Gender API
Facebook Messenger + Gender API + Google Sheets: When a new sender interacts with a Facebook Messenger bot, the bot retrieves the sender's information and uses the Gender API to determine the sender's gender based on their name. This information, along with the sender's details, is then added as a new row in a Google Sheet for marketing insights.
Facebook Messenger + Gender API + OpenAI ChatGPT: When a new sender interacts with a Facebook Messenger bot, the bot retrieves the sender's information and uses the Gender API to determine the sender's gender based on their name. This gender is then used to customize a greeting message via OpenAI ChatGPT, which is sent back to the user via Facebook Messenger.
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About Facebook Messenger
Connect Facebook Messenger to Latenode to automate customer support or send personalized updates. Build flows to handle inbound messages, trigger actions in other apps, and route conversations intelligently. Use Latenode's visual editor and scripting tools to scale communication workflows with custom logic, without step-based pricing.
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About Gender API
Use Gender API in Latenode to automatically determine gender from names, cleaning and enriching contact data. Build flows that personalize comms or segment users based on inferred gender. Streamline data hygiene and customer profiling with automated gender detection, cutting manual data entry in Latenode workflows.
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FAQ Facebook Messenger and Gender API
How can I connect my Facebook Messenger account to Gender API using Latenode?
To connect your Facebook Messenger account to Gender API on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Facebook Messenger and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Facebook Messenger and Gender API accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I personalize Messenger greetings based on gender?
Yes! Latenode lets you use Gender API to tailor Messenger greetings. Improve engagement by crafting specific messages based on the predicted gender of the user, without any code.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Facebook Messenger with Gender API?
Integrating Facebook Messenger with Gender API allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically identifying the gender of new Messenger contacts.
- Creating personalized welcome messages for users in Messenger.
- Segmenting Messenger contacts based on gender data.
- Updating user profiles with gender information.
- Triggering different actions based on gender identification.
How does Latenode handle Facebook Messenger rate limits?
Latenode uses efficient queue management, retry logic, and can scale resources dynamically to help you handle Facebook Messenger API rate limits effectively.
Are there any limitations to the Facebook Messenger and Gender API integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Accuracy of Gender API predictions varies; results are not always definitive.
- Facebook Messenger's API has rate limits that may affect high-volume workflows.
- Changes to either API may require updates to your Latenode workflows.