Twilio
Airtable
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Twilio + Airtable

Store new Twilio SMS messages in Airtable

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Twilio and Airtable

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.

Twilio and Airtable can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Store new Twilio SMS messages in Airtable
Workflow diagram: Twilio + Airtable integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Twilio

Twilio

New SMS in Twilio

Triggered when an SMS is sent to your Twilio number.

Then this action happens in Airtable

Airtable

Create Record in Airtable

Creates a new record with auto-populating fields.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Store new Twilio SMS messages in Airtable.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Twilio and Airtable to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Twilio to Zapier.

    Connect Twilio to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Twilio account, using Twilio credentials.

  • Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Airtable account, using Airtable 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

    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 Airtable

    Then set up an Action for Airtable

    Choose this action: Create Record (Creates a new record with auto-populating fields.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Twilio and Airtable.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 Store new Twilio SMS messages in Airtable!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Airtable

    New record

    Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.

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  • Airtable

    New or updated record

    Triggers when a record is created or updated.

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  • Airtable

    New record in view

    Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.

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  • Airtable

    Watch records

    Returns all newly created or updated records in a view (requires "Created Time" or "Last Modified Time" fields).

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  • Airtable

    New or modified records

    New or modified records

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    New or modified records in view

    New or modified records in view

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  • Twilio

    Send sms

    Send a SMS to a number or numbers.

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  • Twilio

    Make a phone call

    Make a phone call

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  • Twilio

    Send mms

    Send mms

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  • Twilio

    Call phone

    Call a number or numbers and say a message.

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  • Twilio

    Create a message

    Sends a message.

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  • Twilio

    List calls

    Returns a list of calls associated with your account.

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Apps you need

Twilio

Twilio

Phone & SMS

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.

Airtable

Airtable

Spreadsheets

A no-code platform for building collaborative apps using spreadsheet-database hybrid as a data-layer

Airtable is a modern and flexible low-code platform that combines the power of a full database with the ease of use of a spreadsheet. With native mobile and desktop apps, Airtable offers a variety of templates for easy-to-use and customizable workflows, providing powerful features such as file attachments, kanban card stacks, calendars, and reporting. Link related content intelligently, configure the perfect view, and integrate with hundreds of your favorite apps and services.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

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.