How to Send/Receive SMS for forms.app Forms Submission Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate forms.app with Twilio for SMS notifications using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide for seamless automation. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMS Integration

To start integrating forms.app with Twilio for SMS notifications, access Pabbly Connect. Begin by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website and signing in. If you are a new user, you can sign up quickly, taking no more than two minutes.

Once logged in, you will reach the applications page. Click on the option to access Pabbly Connect. This will take you to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow to automate SMS notifications for form submissions.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A dialog box will appear prompting you to name your workflow. Set the name to something descriptive, like ‘SMS Notifications for forms.app Submission’. After naming, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

• Trigger Application: forms.app
• Action Application: Twilio
• Trigger Event: New Form Submission

Now, you will see two sections: Trigger and Action. Select forms.app as your trigger application and choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event. This setup allows Pabbly Connect to respond whenever a new submission is made through forms.app.

3. Setting Up the Webhook in forms.app

After defining the trigger, Pabbly Connect provides you with a webhook URL. Copy this URL as you will need to set it up in your forms.app account. Go to your forms.app dashboard, select the form you want to connect, and click on ‘Edit’.

In the edit section, navigate to the ‘Connect’ tab and select ‘Webhook’ from the options. Click on ‘Connect’ and paste the copied webhook URL into the designated field. Save the webhook settings to ensure that forms.app can send submissions to Pabbly Connect.

4. Testing the Integration with a Form Submission

To test the integration, submit a test response through your forms.app form. Fill out the necessary fields, such as full name, email, and contact number, then click on the submit button. This action will trigger the webhook set up previously.

Return to Pabbly Connect to check if the test response has been recorded. You should see the response details, including the user’s information. This confirms that the webhook is functioning correctly and data is being sent from forms.app to Pabbly Connect.

5. Configuring Twilio for SMS Notifications

After successfully receiving the form submission data, the next step is to configure Twilio to send SMS messages. In Pabbly Connect, select Twilio as your action application and choose ‘Send SMS Message’ as the action event. Click on ‘Connect’ to set up the Twilio connection.

You will need your Twilio Account SID and Authorization Token to establish this connection. Retrieve these from your Twilio account dashboard and paste them into the respective fields in Pabbly Connect. Once connected, you can map the SMS content, including the recipient’s details and the message body.

For the SMS body, you can customize a message that includes the user’s name and a confirmation of their submission. After setting up the message, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that the SMS is sent successfully. If everything is configured correctly, the user will receive an SMS confirmation upon form submission.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can seamlessly integrate forms.app with Twilio to automate SMS notifications for form submissions. This process enhances communication with users and improves the overall efficiency of your forms. By following the steps outlined, you can set up this integration quickly and effectively.