How to Receive SMS Notification on Every Jotform Submission Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to set up SMS notifications for Jotform submissions using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide for seamless integration with Twilio. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMS Notifications

To receive SMS notifications on every Jotform submission, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. This platform facilitates the integration between Jotform and Twilio, allowing automatic SMS alerts for new submissions.

Visit the Pabbly Connect website by typing the URL into your browser. You will see options to sign in or sign up. If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ option to create an account and get free tasks every month. Existing users can simply log in.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner of the page. This action will initiate the workflow creation process. using Pabbly Connect

• Name your workflow, for example, ‘Receive SMS Notification on Every Jotform Submission’.
• Select a folder for your workflow, like ‘Automations’.
• Click the ‘Create’ button to finalize your workflow setup.

With your workflow now created, you can set up the trigger and action needed for SMS notifications. The trigger will be Jotform, and the action will be Twilio for sending SMS.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Jotform

In this step, configure the trigger in Pabbly Connect by selecting Jotform as the trigger application. Choose the trigger event as ‘New Response’ to capture every new submission made through your form.

Pabbly Connect will generate a webhook URL. Copy this URL as you will need it to link Jotform with Pabbly Connect. Log into your Jotform account, select the form you want to integrate, and navigate to the settings.

• Click on ‘More’ and then select ‘Settings’.
• Go to ‘Integrations’ and choose ‘Webhooks’.
• Edit the integration and paste the copied webhook URL.

After pasting the URL, complete the integration in Jotform. This setup ensures that every new submission triggers the webhook in Pabbly Connect.

4. Configuring the Action with Twilio

Next, set up the action in Pabbly Connect by selecting Twilio as the action application. Choose ‘Send SMS Message’ as the action event. This step allows you to send SMS notifications whenever a new Jotform submission is received.

To connect Twilio with Pabbly Connect, click on ‘Connect’ and choose ‘Add New Connection’. You will need to input your Twilio Account SID and Authorization Token, which can be found in your Twilio account dashboard. Copy and paste these details into the respective fields in Pabbly Connect.

Enter the body of the SMS you wish to receive, such as ‘Received a new submission through Jotform: [Lead Details]’. Map the first name, last name, email, and phone number from the Jotform submission to personalize the SMS. Specify the sender number from your Twilio account.

Once you have completed these steps, save your configuration. This setup ensures that every new lead submission sends a customized SMS notification to your designated phone number.

5. Testing the Automation

To verify that your integration is working correctly, conduct a test submission through your Jotform lead form. After submitting the form with test data, check Pabbly Connect to see if the response has been captured.

Once you confirm the response is received, you can expect to receive an SMS notification. This SMS will contain the details of the submission, confirming that the integration is functioning as intended.

Refresh the Jotform page and enter new test data. Submit the form and check for the SMS on your phone.

Upon receiving the SMS, you can confirm that the automation is successful. This process illustrates how Pabbly Connect effectively bridges Jotform and Twilio to automate SMS notifications seamlessly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to receive SMS notifications on every Jotform submission using Pabbly Connect. By setting up triggers and actions, you can automate your workflow efficiently, ensuring timely notifications for new submissions.