An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Slack + SMS
Send SMS messages when new Slack mentions are created
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and SMS
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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
Slack and SMS can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Slack
New Mention in Slack
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
Then this action happens in SMS
Send SMS in SMS
Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send SMS messages when new Slack mentions are created.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Slack and SMS to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Connect SMS to Zapier.
Give Zapier 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 Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Slack
Choose the following trigger: New Mention (Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.).
Then set up an Action for SMS
Choose this action: Send SMS (Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.).
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 Slack 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 SMS messages when new Slack mentions are created!
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