An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects LiveWebinar + SMS
Send me an SMS when the meeting starts
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect LiveWebinar and SMS
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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
LiveWebinar and SMS can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in LiveWebinar
Widget Session Start in LiveWebinar
Triggers when widget session start.
Then this action happens in SMS
Send me an SMS in SMS
This Action will send an SMS to your mobile phone.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send me an SMS when the meeting starts.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect LiveWebinar and SMS to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect LiveWebinar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your LiveWebinar account, using LiveWebinar credentials.
Connect SMS to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your SMS account, using 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 LiveWebinar
Choose the following trigger: Widget Session Start (Triggers when widget session start.).
Then set up an Action for SMS
Choose this action: Send me an SMS (This Action will send an SMS to your mobile phone.).
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 LiveWebinar and SMS.
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 me an SMS when the meeting starts!
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triggerbyzapierSend sms
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actionbyzapierautomateiopipedreamSend me an sms
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actionbyzapier
Create new registrant
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actionbyzapierCreate new webinar
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actionbyzapierMake an api call
Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.
actionbyintegromatCreate registrant
Create registrant
actionbyintegratelyCreate webinar
Create webinar
actionbyintegratelyCreate webinar registrant
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Apps you need
LiveWebinar is the ultimate customizable platform for webinars and online meetings, with live streaming, screen sharing, and engagement features such as polls and surveys. Join effortlessly on any device, from any location with one-click access.
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