An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Airtable + Twilio
Send Twilio SMS messages for new Airtable records
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Airtable and Twilio
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Airtable and Twilio can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Airtable
New Record in Airtable
Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.
Then this action happens in Twilio
Send SMS in Twilio
Send a SMS to a number or numbers.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Twilio SMS messages for new Airtable records.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Airtable and Twilio to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Airtable to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Airtable account, using Airtable credentials.
Connect Twilio to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Twilio account, using Twilio credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Airtable
Choose the following trigger: New Record (Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.).
Then set up an Action for Twilio
Choose this action: Send SMS (Send a SMS to a number or numbers.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Airtable and Twilio.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send Twilio SMS messages for new Airtable records!
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Supported triggers and actions
New record
Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.
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Triggers when a record is created or updated.
triggerbyzapierNew record in view
Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectWatch records
Returns all newly created or updated records in a view (requires "Created Time" or "Last Modified Time" fields).
triggerbyintegromatNew record created
This Trigger fires every time a new record is created in a table. You can optionally configure it to only fire when a record appears in a specific view.
triggerbyiftttNew or modified records
New or modified records
triggerbypipedream
Send sms
Send a SMS to a number or numbers.
actionbyzapierintegratelypipedreamalbatoMake a phone call
Make a phone call
actionbypipedreamSend mms
Send mms
actionbypipedreamCall phone
Call a number or numbers and say a message.
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectCreate a message
Sends a message.
actionbyintegromatList calls
Returns a list of calls associated with your account.
actionbyintegromatpipedream
Apps you need
Airtable
A no-code platform for building collaborative apps using spreadsheet-database hybrid as a data-layer
Airtable is a modern and flexible low-code platform that combines the power of a full database with the ease of use of a spreadsheet. With native mobile and desktop apps, Airtable offers a variety of templates for easy-to-use and customizable workflows, providing powerful features such as file attachments, kanban card stacks, calendars, and reporting. Link related content intelligently, configure the perfect view, and integrate with hundreds of your favorite apps and services.
Twilio
A cloud communication platform, which brings voice, telephony, SMS, and messaging functionality to your app
Twilio is a cloud communications API that allows developers to easily integrate SMS, Voice/Telephony capabilities into their software using their existing web languages and skills. With Twilio, companies can make global phone calls and send and receive text messages, strengthening customer relationships.
Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.
