How to Send REAL-TIME SMS from Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send real-time SMS notifications from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need to know. Revolutionize your productivity approach with just a few strategic clicks. Uncover professional methods for connecting applications and creating workflows that reclaim hours of your week.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for SMS Automation

To send real-time SMS notifications from Google Sheets, the first step is to set up Pabbly Connect. Start by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Once you have access, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate the process.

Here, you will name your workflow, for instance, ‘Google Sheets to Twilio’ if you are using Twilio as your SMS sending platform. After naming, select a folder from the dropdown menu where you want to store this workflow. Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Trigger Setup in Pabbly Connect with Google Sheets

The next step involves configuring the trigger for your workflow using Pabbly Connect. In the trigger window, choose ‘Google Sheets’ as the app. Select ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ as the trigger event to capture incoming data from your Google Sheet.

• Select ‘Google Sheets’ as the application.
• Choose the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’.
• Copy the generated webhook URL.

Next, go to your Google Sheet, click on ‘Extensions’ > ‘Add-ons’ > ‘Get Add-ons’ to find and install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on. After installation, refresh your Google Sheet and navigate to ‘Extensions’ > ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ > ‘Initial Setup’ to paste the webhook URL. Select the trigger column, which should be the last column where data will be entered.

3. Configuring the Action to Send SMS via Twilio

Now that the trigger is set up, the next step is configuring the action to send SMS using Pabbly Connect with Twilio. In the action window, search for and select ‘Twilio’ as the application. Choose ‘Send SMS Message’ as the action event.

Click on ‘Connect’ and select ‘Add New Connection’. You will need to input your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token, which can be found in your Twilio account dashboard. After entering these details, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection.

Once connected, you can customize the SMS body. Use the mapping feature to personalize the message by including the first name and email address from the Google Sheets data. For example, the SMS body could read: ‘Hello {{First Name}}, welcome to Pabbly!’ This personalization enhances user engagement.

4. Testing the Integration with Real Data

After setting up the SMS body, it’s time to test the integration. Go back to your Google Sheet and add a new row with user details, including their name, email, and mobile number. Ensure that the mobile number includes the country code with a plus sign.

Upon entering the new details, the automation via Pabbly Connect should trigger, sending the SMS to the specified number. You can verify this by checking the SMS inbox of the recipient to see if they received the message successfully.

This step confirms that the integration between Google Sheets and Twilio through Pabbly Connect is functioning correctly. If everything works as expected, you can proceed with more tests to ensure reliability.

5. Final Steps and Automation Confirmation

Finally, to ensure continuous operation, navigate back to your Google Sheet and select ‘Extensions’ > ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ > ‘Send on Event’. This setting allows the Google Sheet to automatically send data to Pabbly Connect whenever a new row is added.

With this final setup, your workflow is now complete. You can add more users to the Google Sheet, and each entry will trigger an SMS notification through Twilio via Pabbly Connect. This automation is not only efficient but also saves time and effort.

In conclusion, you can clone this workflow using the link provided in the description to replicate the setup in your own Pabbly Connect account. This allows you to customize it further or integrate with other applications as needed.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrates how to send real-time SMS notifications from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate your SMS notifications efficiently.