Twilio - Send a message

The Twilio - Send a message action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. Actions are the steps the workflow performs to complete a process. sends a text message to a mobile phone number you specify.

For example, you want to send a confirmation text to customers when they submit a New Account Application form. By using variables, you can store the mobile number entered in the form and then insert that variable in the Twilio - Send a message action.

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Configure the Twilio - Send a message action

1. Add the action to the workflow and open the action configuration panel. For more information, see Add an action to the workflow.

2. Select a Connection. If you do not have a connection, see Add a connection.
3. Type the Recipient phone number.

Note: Make sure you prefix the phone number with a plus sign ("+") and include the area code. For example, +425-555-1234.

4. Type a Message.
5. Select a variable from the Store message ID drop-down list to store the new message ID.

Twilio - Send a message fields, buttons, and settings

Field	Description	Variable types
Connection Credentials and other settings that enables workflows to communicate with external systems, services, or applications. It's required to pass data between the workflow and the indicated service, which could be a cloud service, business application, or content store.	The Twilio connection to use for sending the message.	(n/a)
Recipient phone number	The mobile phone number where to send the SMS. Note: Make sure you prefix the phone number with a plus sign ("+") and include the area code. For example, +425-555-1234.	Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection
Message	The message content of the SMS. Accepts alphanumeric and special characters.	Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection
Store message ID	Variable to store the ID of the new message.	Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection