Integrate SMS with Slack Channel Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate SMS with Slack Channel using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step guide to automate message sending effortlessly. Learn to create powerful connections between your critical applications without requiring specialized programming knowledge or extensive technical background.

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Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMS to Slack Integration

To start integrating SMS with a Slack channel, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing up for a free account. After creating your account, log in to access the dashboard where you can create workflows.

Once logged in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect. From the dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. This will prompt you to name your workflow; for example, you can name it ‘SMS to Slack’. Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

Setting Up the Trigger Event in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up the trigger event using Pabbly Connect. The trigger event will be based on receiving an SMS. Select the app as Twilio in the trigger window and choose ‘New SMS’ as the trigger event.

Next, you need to configure your Twilio account. Go to the Twilio console and navigate to the phone numbers section. Select the phone number you want to use and scroll down to the messaging section. Here, you will find the option for ‘A message comes in’. Choose this option and enter the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

• Select the phone number you want to use for the webhook.
• In the messaging section, find ‘A message comes in’.
• Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.

Finally, save the settings in Twilio. This integration allows Pabbly Connect to capture incoming SMS messages sent to your Twilio number.

Configuring the Action Event to Send Messages to Slack

After successfully setting up the trigger, the next step is to configure the action event in Pabbly Connect. In the action window, select Slack as the app and choose ‘Send Channel Message without image’ as the action event. Click on connect to set up a new connection with your Slack account.

Authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Slack account. Once authorized, you will see options to configure the message details. Select the Slack channel where you want to send the messages. You can create a new channel called ‘SMS Data’ for this purpose.

• Select the channel for message delivery.
• Set the message type to plain text.
• Map the message content received from Twilio.

After mapping the message content, you can specify the bot name and click on Save. This configuration ensures that any SMS received will be sent to the selected Slack channel through Pabbly Connect.

Testing the SMS to Slack Integration

Now that the integration is set up, it’s time to test it. Send a test SMS to your Twilio number. For example, you can send a message saying ‘Bitcoin prices are up’. Check your Slack channel to see if the message appears.

If everything is set correctly, you should see the message in your Slack channel. This confirms that Pabbly Connect is successfully capturing the SMS and sending it to Slack. You can also send other messages to further test the integration.

In summary, this integration allows you to automate the process of sending SMS messages directly to a Slack channel, enhancing your communication workflow. Pabbly Connect plays a crucial role in facilitating this seamless integration.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to integrate SMS with a Slack channel using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the process of sending new text messages to your Slack channel efficiently. This integration enhances productivity and ensures timely communication.