An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Twilio + Gmail
Send new Twilio SMS messages as email messages via Gmail
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Twilio and Gmail
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
Twilio and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Twilio
New SMS in Twilio
Triggered when an SMS is sent to your Twilio number.
Then this action happens in Gmail
Send Email in Gmail
Create and send a new email message.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send new Twilio SMS messages as email messages via Gmail.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Twilio and Gmail to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Twilio to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Twilio account, using Twilio credentials.
Connect Gmail to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Twilio
Choose the following trigger: New SMS (Triggered when an SMS is sent to your Twilio number.).
Then set up an Action for Gmail
Choose this action: Send Email (Create and send a new email message.).
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 Twilio and Gmail.
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 new Twilio SMS messages as email messages via Gmail!
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Apps you need
Twilio
A cloud communication platform, which brings voice, telephony, SMS, and messaging functionality to your app
Twilio is a cloud communications API that allows developers to easily integrate SMS, Voice/Telephony capabilities into their software using their existing web languages and skills. With Twilio, companies can make global phone calls and send and receive text messages, strengthening customer relationships.
Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.
