How to Send Bulk SMS from Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect and Twilio

Learn how to send bulk SMS from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect and Twilio. This detailed tutorial covers the setup process step-by-step. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for SMS Automation

To send bulk SMS from Google Sheets, the first step is to set up Pabbly Connect. This platform enables seamless integration between your Google Sheets and Twilio for SMS notifications. Begin by signing up for a free account on Pabbly Connect, which takes only a few minutes.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on ‘Create Workflow’. Name your workflow, for instance, ‘Send Bulk SMS’, and select a folder for organization. This setup allows you to trigger SMS notifications automatically whenever new data is added to your Google Sheets.

2. Connecting Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will connect your Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. Start by selecting Google Sheets as your trigger app. Choose the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’. Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL that you will use to link your Google Sheet.

• Copy the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.
• Open your Google Sheet where you will enter SMS messages.
• Go to Extensions > Add-ons > Get Add-ons and search for Pabbly Connect Webhooks.
• Install the add-on and refresh your Google Sheet.
• Navigate to Extensions > Pabbly Connect Webhooks > Initial Setup to configure the webhook.

In the initial setup, select the appropriate sheet, paste the webhook URL, and define the trigger column. This column will determine when the automation is triggered, ensuring that every new SMS body added to your Google Sheet will activate the workflow in Pabbly Connect.

3. Fetching Customer Details from Google Sheets

After setting up the trigger, the next step involves fetching customer details from another Google Sheet using Pabbly Connect. In the action step, select Google Sheets again and choose the action event as ‘Get Rows’. This will allow you to retrieve customer data such as names and phone numbers.

Connect your Google Sheets account in this step. Select the spreadsheet that contains your customer data, and specify the range of data you want to retrieve. For instance, you might use ‘A2:C’ to include all filled rows. This ensures that you can send SMS notifications to all customers listed in your Google Sheet.

4. Sending SMS Using Twilio through Pabbly Connect

Now that you have customer details, it’s time to send SMS messages using Twilio. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and choose Twilio as your app. Select ‘Send SMS’ as the action event. To connect your Twilio account, you will need your Account SID and Auth Token, which can be found in your Twilio dashboard.

Once connected, you can map the SMS body and recipient’s phone number. Use the data fetched from Google Sheets to personalize your messages. For example, you can include the customer’s name in the message body, ensuring that each SMS is tailored to the recipient.

5. Testing and Automating the SMS Process

The final step is to test your automation. In Pabbly Connect, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that your SMS is sent correctly. You should receive a confirmation response indicating that the SMS was sent successfully.

After confirming that everything works as expected, you can start using this automation. Each time you add a new SMS body in your Google Sheet, Pabbly Connect will automatically send the message to all the customers listed in your customer data sheet. This makes bulk SMS notifications effortless and efficient.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily automate the process of sending bulk SMS from Google Sheets to your customers via Twilio. This integration streamlines communication and ensures timely notifications with minimal effort. Start automating your SMS notifications today!