How to Automatically Receive Body Content of an Email as SMS Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect to automatically receive body content of an email as SMS through Gmail and Twilio with our step-by-step guide. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Overview of Pabbly Connect for Email to SMS Automation

Pabbly Connect is a powerful integration platform that automates tasks between various applications. In this tutorial, we will explore how to use Pabbly Connect to receive body content of an email as SMS automatically. This integration will help streamline communications within teams by sending email content directly as SMS.

Pabbly Connect acts as a bridge between Gmail and Twilio, allowing you to automate the process of forwarding emails as SMS messages. This is particularly useful for team members who need immediate updates without checking their email constantly.

2. Setting Up Your Pabbly Connect Account

To start using Pabbly Connect, you need to create an account. If you are a new user, you can sign up for free and get 100 tasks every month. Existing users can simply log in to access their dashboard.

After logging in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard and follow these steps to create a new workflow:

• Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the right side of the dashboard.
• Name your workflow, such as ‘Receive Body Content of an Email as SMS Automatically’.
• Choose a folder for your workflow, for example, ‘Email Parser’.

Once your workflow is set up, you are ready to define the trigger and action for your integration.

3. Defining Trigger and Action in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, triggers and actions are essential for automation. The trigger is the event that starts the workflow, while the action is what happens as a result. For this integration, the trigger will be set to Gmail using Email Parser.

To set up the trigger:

• Select ‘Email Parser’ as the trigger application.
• Choose the trigger event to capture incoming emails.

Next, set Twilio as the action application to send SMS messages. Select the action event for sending an SMS message. This will allow the body content of the received email to be sent as an SMS to your team members.

4. Connecting Gmail to Pabbly Connect

To connect Gmail to Pabbly Connect, you need to set up email forwarding. This involves using the email hook provided by Pabbly Connect to capture emails. Here’s how to do it:

Go to your Gmail account settings and follow these steps:

Navigate to ‘Settings’ and then to ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’. Add the forwarding address provided by Pabbly Connect. Verify the forwarding address by clicking on the confirmation link sent to your Pabbly Connect email hook.

Once verified, enable forwarding of incoming emails to the Pabbly Connect email hook. This setup ensures that all incoming emails are captured by Pabbly Connect for processing.

5. Sending SMS with Twilio through Pabbly Connect

After setting up the email forwarding, the next step is to configure Twilio within Pabbly Connect. This involves connecting your Twilio account to send SMS messages. Here’s how to do it:

In the Pabbly Connect workflow, click on the Twilio action and enter your account SID and authorization token. This establishes a connection between Twilio and Pabbly Connect. Map the body content of the email to the SMS body field to ensure the correct information is sent.

Copy your Twilio account SID and paste it into the Pabbly Connect settings. Enter the authorization token from your Twilio account. Specify the recipient’s phone number to receive the SMS.

Once everything is set up, send a test SMS to confirm that the integration is working correctly. Now, whenever a new email arrives, its body content will be sent as an SMS to your designated team member.

Conclusion

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect allows you to automate the process of receiving body content of an email as SMS effortlessly. This integration enhances communication efficiency and ensures that important messages are relayed promptly to your team.