An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects ClickSend SMS + Gmail
Forward inbound SMS to Email
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect ClickSend SMS and Gmail
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts 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
ClickSend SMS and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in ClickSend SMS
SMS received in ClickSend SMS
This trigger fires when an SMS is received
Then this action happens in Gmail
Send an email in Gmail
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Forward inbound SMS to Email.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect ClickSend SMS and Gmail to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your ClickSend SMS account, using ClickSend SMS credentials.
Connect Gmail to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for ClickSend SMS
Choose the following trigger: SMS received (This trigger fires when an SMS is received).
Then set up an Action for Gmail
Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).
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 ClickSend SMS and Gmail.
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 Forward inbound SMS to Email!
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Apps you need
ClickSend SMS
A cloud-based service that lets you send and receive SMS, Email, Voice, Fax via API worldwide
ClickSend SMS is a cloud-based business communication software that allows you to send and receive SMS, MMS, voice, email, direct mail, and more worldwide. It is equipped with a global SMS gateway and fast delivery, making business messaging easy. Get access to a full communications suite and receive 24/7 free support.
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