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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When this trigger fires in touchSMS
Triggers when a new inbound SMS / MMS is received.
Then this action happens in Slack
Posts a message to the specific #channel you choose. Message delivery can be scheduled for later.
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
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
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
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!
New message in channels (instant)
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Triggers when you save a message.
Triggers when a Message is pushed from Slack.
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
Sends a SMS to a single mobile number.
Automatically creates a new contact in touchSMS platform.
Send an MMS to a number
Triggers when a new inbound SMS / MMS is received.
Get Sender Ids from account
Get dedicated numbers
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