Google Calendar
ClickSend SMS
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Calendar + ClickSend SMS

Send SMS notification of Google Calendar event

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and ClickSend SMS

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.

Google Calendar and ClickSend SMS can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Any event starts in Google Calendar

This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

Then this action happens in ClickSend SMS

ClickSend SMS

Send SMS in ClickSend SMS

This action will send an SMS message

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send SMS notification of Google Calendar event.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Calendar and ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.

  • Connect ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.

    Connect ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your ClickSend SMS account, using ClickSend SMS 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 Google Calendar

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar

    Choose the following trigger: Any event starts (This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.).

  • Then set up an Action for ClickSend SMS

    Then set up an Action for ClickSend SMS

    Choose this action: Send SMS (This action will send an SMS message).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and ClickSend SMS.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 SMS notification of Google Calendar event!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.

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  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

    Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).

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  • Google Calendar

    Any event starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event from search starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.

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  • Google Calendar

    New event added

    This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

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  • ClickSend SMS

    Send sms

    Sends a new SMS.

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  • ClickSend SMS

    Create contact

    Creates a new contact in a list.

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  • ClickSend SMS

    Create a contact

    Creates a new contact.

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  • ClickSend SMS

    Send sms to contact list

    Sends a new SMS to a list of contacts.

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  • ClickSend SMS

    Send voice

    Send a Voice Text-to-speech message to a mobile phone or landline.

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  • ClickSend SMS

    Send fax

    Sends a new fax.

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Apps you need

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Calendar

A time management and scheduling tool for efficient day-to-day organization

Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.

ClickSend SMS

ClickSend SMS

SMS Marketing

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.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.