An automated workflow using zapier
Connects touchSMS + Slack
Send Inbound SMS to a specific Slack channel
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect touchSMS and Slack
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.
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in touchSMS
New Incoming SMS / MMS in touchSMS
Triggers when a new inbound SMS / MMS is received.
Then this action happens in Slack
Send Channel Message in Slack
Posts a message to the specific #channel you choose. Message delivery can be scheduled for later.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Inbound SMS to a specific Slack channel.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect touchSMS and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect touchSMS to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your touchSMS account, using touchSMS credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack 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 touchSMS
Choose the following trigger: New Incoming SMS / MMS (Triggers when a new inbound SMS / MMS is received.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Posts a message to the specific #channel you choose. Message delivery can be scheduled for later.).
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 touchSMS and Slack.
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 Inbound SMS to a specific Slack channel!
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