Integrating SMS with Slack Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate SMS with Slack using Pabbly Connect to automatically send text messages to your Slack channel. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless automation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMS to Slack Integration

To begin using Pabbly Connect for integrating SMS with Slack, first navigate to the Pabbly website. Type ‘Pabbly.com’ in your browser and press enter. Once on the homepage, locate the Pabbly Connect option and click on it.

On the Pabbly Connect landing page, you can sign up for a free account if you don’t have one. If you already have an account, simply click on the sign-in button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the dashboard where you can create your workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the dashboard of Pabbly Connect, look for the button labeled ‘Create Workflow’ in the top right corner and click on it. A dialog box will appear asking for a name for your workflow. Enter a suitable name, such as ‘SMS to Slack’, and click on ‘Create’.

• Click on ‘Create Workflow’ to begin.
• Provide a name for your workflow.
• You will see two windows: the Trigger and Action windows.

In the Trigger window, select the app as ‘Twilio’. Then, choose the trigger event as ‘New SMS’. This will set up the initial part of your automation.

3. Setting Up Twilio for SMS Reception

After selecting Twilio in Pabbly Connect, you need to configure your Twilio account to capture incoming SMS. Log into your Twilio account and navigate to the phone numbers section. Choose the number you want to use for this integration.

Scroll down to the messaging section and find the option for ‘A message comes in’. Here, you will need to select the webhook option. Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect and paste it into the webhook URL field in Twilio. Finally, click on ‘Save’ to confirm the changes.

4. Connecting Slack to Pabbly Connect

Now that your Twilio number is set up, go back to Pabbly Connect. In the Action window, select ‘Slack’ as the app. For the action event, choose ‘Send Channel Message’. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with your Slack account.

Authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Slack account. Once authorized, you will see fields to fill out for sending messages to Slack. Choose the Slack channel where you want the messages to be sent. You can create a new channel or use an existing one.

• Select ‘Send Channel Message’ as the action event.
• Choose the desired Slack channel for message delivery.
• Map the message content from Twilio to Slack.

In the message field, map the incoming SMS content to be displayed in Slack. Set the bot name and other details as required. After filling in all necessary fields, click on ‘Save’ to finalize the setup.

5. Testing the SMS to Slack Integration

With everything set up, it’s time to test the integration. Send a test SMS to your Twilio number. For example, you can send a message saying ‘Bitcoin prices are up’. This message should now be captured by Pabbly Connect.

Check the selected Slack channel to see if the message has appeared. If everything is configured correctly, you will see the SMS content displayed in the Slack channel. This confirms that your integration between Twilio and Slack via Pabbly Connect is successful.

In summary, Pabbly Connect allows you to automate sending SMS messages to your Slack channel seamlessly. By following these steps, you can enhance your communication workflow effectively.

Conclusion

This detailed tutorial demonstrates how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate SMS with a Slack channel, enabling automatic message delivery. By following these steps, you can streamline your communication processes efficiently.