How to Send SMS Messages for New Tweets on Twitter Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Pabbly Connect with Twitter and Twilio to send SMS messages for new tweets. Step-by-step guide included! Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect to Set Up Integration

To send SMS messages for new tweets using Pabbly Connect, start by visiting the Pabbly website. Type ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser to reach the landing page.

On the landing page, you will find options to sign in or sign up. If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button to create an account. Existing users can simply click on ‘Sign in’. Upon signing up, you will receive 100 free tasks to get started with Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once you are logged into Pabbly Connect, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A dialog box will appear asking you to name your workflow. Name it something relevant, such as ‘Send SMS for New Tweets’.

• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.
• You will see options for selecting a trigger and an action.

In this case, the trigger application will be Twitter. Select Twitter as your trigger application and choose the ‘New Tweet’ event. This means that every time a new tweet is posted, the workflow will be activated.

3. Connecting Twitter to Pabbly Connect

After selecting Twitter as the trigger application, click on the ‘Connect’ button. Pabbly Connect will prompt you to connect your Twitter account. Choose ‘Add New Connection’ and authorize Pabbly to access your Twitter account.

Once authorized, Pabbly Connect will check for new tweets every 10 minutes. To test the connection, go to your Twitter account and post a new tweet. For example, tweet ‘Good morning everyone, happy Republic Day!’ After posting, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’.

4. Setting Up Twilio to Send SMS Messages

Now that your Twitter account is connected, it’s time to set up the action application, which is Twilio. Select Twilio from the action applications and choose the ‘Send SMS Message’ event. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Twilio account.

To set up this connection, you will need your Twilio Account SID and Authorization Token. Log into your Twilio account to find these credentials. Copy the Account SID and paste it into Pabbly Connect, then do the same for the Authorization Token.

5. Mapping SMS Details and Testing the Integration

With Twilio connected, you now need to map the SMS details. In the SMS body, write a message like ‘Team, a new tweet has been posted’. You can include the screen name, tweet text, and creation time by selecting them from the previous step’s data. using Pabbly Connect

• Map the sender’s number from your Twilio account.
• Enter the recipient’s number (your admin’s number).

After filling in all the details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You should receive an SMS confirming that the integration is successful. To verify, post another tweet and wait for the SMS notification.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to send SMS messages for new tweets on Twitter using Twilio. By following the steps outlined, you can efficiently set up notifications for new tweets. This integration streamlines communication and keeps your team updated in real-time.