How to Send Weekly SMS Messages Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send weekly SMS messages automatically using Pabbly Connect with Facebook and YouTube integration. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless automation. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for SMS Automation

To send weekly SMS messages automatically, you first need to access Pabbly Connect, the central integration platform. Begin by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect landing page. Once registered, log in and select the Pabbly Connect product to reach the dashboard.

From the dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow. Choose a relevant name that reflects the purpose of your automation, then click on the ‘Create’ button. This will take you to the workflow page where you can set up your triggers and actions.

2. Configuring the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The next step is to configure the trigger for your automation. In this case, we want to send SMS messages weekly, so we will use the ‘Schedule by Pabbly’ feature. Select this option, which allows you to set the frequency of your workflow. using Pabbly Connect

• Choose ‘Days of the Week’ to specify when the workflow should run.
• Select a specific day, such as Monday, for your SMS reminder.
• Set the time for sending the SMS, for example, 9 AM.

Once you have configured these settings, click ‘Save’. You will see a confirmation that the workflow is scheduled to run every Monday at the specified time. This setup ensures that you will receive your SMS reminder automatically each week.

3. Connecting Twilio to Send SMS Messages

After setting up the trigger, the next step is to connect Twilio, the SMS sending service, to your workflow in Pabbly Connect. Search for Twilio in the action app section and select it. Choose the action event as ‘Send SMS Message’. Click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish the connection.

You will need to enter your Twilio account SID, authorization token, and the Twilio phone number. To find this information, log into your Twilio console. Copy the Account SID and paste it into the corresponding fields in Pabbly Connect. Do the same for the authorization token.

4. Finalizing the SMS Message Details

Now, it’s time to finalize the details of the SMS message that will be sent out weekly. In the SMS body field, enter the reminder message you want to receive. For instance, you could write, ‘This is a gentle reminder that you have to conduct your Sprint planning meeting.’ using Pabbly Connect

• Input your Twilio phone number as the sender’s number.
• Enter your own phone number in the required format, including the country code.
• Ensure that the recipient number is verified in your Twilio account.

Once everything is set, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the SMS is sent successfully. You should see a status indicating that the message is queued for delivery.

5. Completing Your SMS Automation Setup

After successfully testing the SMS delivery, your automation setup in Pabbly Connect is complete. You only need to configure this workflow once, and it will run automatically every week without any manual intervention.

For any issues or queries, you can reach out to the Pabbly support team via email or check their forums. This automation will help you stay organized and never miss important tasks again.

By utilizing Pabbly Connect, you can integrate various applications seamlessly, ensuring that your SMS reminders are sent out on schedule.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to send weekly SMS messages automatically using Pabbly Connect. By integrating Facebook, YouTube, and Twilio, you can ensure that important reminders are sent out without manual effort. This automation simplifies your workflow and keeps you on track with essential tasks.