Twilio - Send a message
The Twilio - Send a message action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. 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
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Add the action to the workflow and open the action configuration panel. For more information, see Add an action to the workflow.
- Select a Connection. If you do not have a connection, see Add a connection.
- Type the Recipient phone number.
- Type a Message.
- Select a variable from the Store message ID drop-down list to store the new message ID.
Note: Make sure you prefix the phone number with a plus sign ("+") and include the area code. For example, +425-555-1234.
Twilio - Send a message fields, buttons, and settings
Field |
Description |
Variable types |
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The Twilio connection to use for sending the message. |
(n/a) |
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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 |