An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Slack + Burst SMS
Trigger SMS alerts from Burst SMS with new Slack messages
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Burst SMS
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
Slack and Burst 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 Message Posted to Channel in Slack
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Then this action happens in Burst SMS
Send SMS in Burst SMS
Send a text message to a single mobile number.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Trigger SMS alerts from Burst SMS with new Slack messages.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Slack and Burst 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 Burst SMS to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Burst SMS account, using Burst 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 Message Posted to Channel (Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.).
Then set up an Action for Burst SMS
Choose this action: Send SMS (Send a text message to a single mobile number.).
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 Burst 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 Trigger SMS alerts from Burst SMS with new Slack messages!
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Send a text message to a single mobile number.
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