This automation scenario allows you to connect Zapier and 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.
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When this trigger fires in Zapier
Triggers when an API is down or having issues.
Then this action happens in SMS
Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Get Zapier status updates over SMS.
Part I
First, we need to connect Zapier and SMS to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Zapier to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Zapier account, using Zapier credentials.
Connect SMS to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your SMS account, using SMS 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 Zapier
Choose the following trigger: API Is Down (Legacy) (Triggers when an API is down or having issues.).
Then set up an Action for SMS
Choose this action: Send SMS (Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Zapier and 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 Get Zapier status updates over SMS!
Send IFTTT a tagged SMS by adding a hashtag symbol anywhere in the message (e.g. #IFTTT).
This Trigger fires every time you send any SMS to your IFTTT phone number.
The number from which Zapier will send this text.
Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.
This Action will send an SMS to your mobile phone.
Make a phone call to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the call has been queued, not completed. (Deprecated, no longer available for new customers)
Create a new account authorization.
Take the data from the trigger and reuse it later in a different zap.
Searches for a public Service
Searches for a Zap
Sends data to the Zap.
Triggers whenever Zapier does any updates to apps (like adding a new trigger or action).
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.
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.