Airtable to Twilio SMS Integration Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Airtable with Twilio to send SMS using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed tutorial for step-by-step guidance. Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin integrating Airtable with Twilio, first access Pabbly Connect. This platform is essential for automating workflows between applications.

Log in to your Pabbly Connect account. If you don’t have an account, create one. Once logged in, you will be ready to set up your integration.

2. Setting Up a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will create a workflow in Pabbly Connect to send SMS from Airtable. Go to the ‘Workflow’ section and click on ‘Create New Workflow’.

• Name your workflow, for example, ‘Airtable to Twilio SMS’.
• Select ‘Airtable’ as the trigger app.
• Choose the trigger event, such as ‘New Record’.

After setting the trigger, click on the ‘Save’ button. This will initiate the connection between Airtable and Pabbly Connect.

3. Configuring Airtable in Pabbly Connect

Next, configure your Airtable settings in Pabbly Connect. You will need to connect your Airtable account by entering your API key.

Once connected, select the specific base and table you want to monitor for new records. This is crucial for ensuring that your SMS is sent whenever a new record is created in Airtable.

• Choose the fields that contain the phone number and message.
• Test the connection to ensure data is being pulled correctly.

After testing, click on ‘Continue’ to proceed to the next step in Pabbly Connect.

4. Setting Up Twilio for SMS Sending

Now, it’s time to set up Twilio in Pabbly Connect. Select Twilio as the action application. This is where your SMS messages will be sent from.

Choose the action event, such as ‘Send SMS’. You will need to enter your Twilio account credentials, including the Account SID and Auth Token.

Specify the ‘From’ number, which is your Twilio number. Map the ‘To’ number and message body from Airtable fields.

Once everything is set up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test sending an SMS.

5. Testing and Activating Your Workflow

After configuring both Airtable and Twilio, it’s time to test your workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Test’ button to ensure that the SMS is sent successfully.

Check your Twilio dashboard to see if the message has been delivered. If successful, you will see the message in your SMS logs.

If the test is successful, activate your workflow. You can now receive SMS notifications from Airtable whenever a new record is created.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up an integration using Pabbly Connect to send SMS from Airtable through Twilio.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate Airtable with Twilio for sending SMS. By following the steps outlined, you can automate your SMS notifications effectively.