Get SMS Notifications for New Trello Cards Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to set up SMS notifications for new Trello cards using Pabbly Connect and Twilio. Step-by-step guide to automate your workflow! 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 for Trello and Twilio Integration

To get SMS notifications for new Trello cards, we will use Pabbly Connect as the integration platform. First, navigate to the Pabbly Connect website by typing ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser. Once there, you’ll see options to sign in or sign up for free.

If you are an existing user, click on ‘Sign In’. New users should click ‘Sign Up’ to create an account, which takes less than two minutes and provides 100 free tasks for exploration. After signing in, access the Pabbly Connect dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once on the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A dialog box will appear asking for a workflow name. Since we want to send SMS notifications for new Trello cards, name your workflow accordingly and click ‘Create’. This initiates the setup process for integrating Trello with Twilio. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on the trigger application, which will be Trello.
• Select the trigger event as ‘New Card’.
• Connect your Trello account by adding a new connection.

After selecting ‘New Card’ as the trigger event, Pabbly Connect will prompt you to connect to your Trello account. You will need your Trello API key and token, which can be obtained from your Trello account settings. Once connected, select the specific Trello board and list where new cards will be created.

3. Performing a Mock Test in Pabbly Connect

After setting up the Trello connection, Pabbly Connect requires a mock test to capture the response from Trello. This involves creating a new card in the selected Trello list. After creating a card, return to Pabbly Connect to see if the response is received correctly.

For the mock test, create a card titled ‘Dummy Card’. Once created, Pabbly Connect should receive the API response with the card details. This confirms that the connection between Trello and Pabbly Connect is functioning properly.

• Ensure you have the correct board and list selected in Pabbly Connect.
• Verify that the card details are accurately reflected in the response.

This response indicates that Pabbly Connect has successfully captured the necessary information from Trello, paving the way for the next steps in the integration.

4. Integrating Twilio to Send SMS Notifications

With the Trello integration established, the next step is to set up Twilio in Pabbly Connect to send SMS notifications. Select Twilio as the action application and choose the action event as ‘Send SMS’. Connect your Twilio account by entering the Account SID and Authorization Token, which can be found in your Twilio dashboard.

After connecting, you will need to configure the SMS details. The body of the SMS should include a message indicating that a new Trello card has been created. Map the card details from the Trello response to the SMS body, including the card name, description, due date, and label.

Map the card name from the Trello response. Include the description and due date in the SMS. Specify the sender’s number from Twilio and the recipient’s number.

Once all details are mapped, send a test request to ensure that the SMS is sent correctly. If successful, you will receive a confirmation SMS indicating the new card details.

5. Finalizing the Trello and Twilio Integration

To finalize the integration, it’s important to test the entire workflow in real-time. Go back to Trello and create another card, ensuring all details are filled out. After creating the card, wait for the SMS notification to be sent via Twilio.

The integration should work seamlessly, sending an SMS notification to the specified recipient’s number with the details of the new card. This confirms that Pabbly Connect has successfully automated the process of sending SMS notifications for new Trello cards.

In summary, the integration process involves setting up Trello as the trigger application and Twilio as the action application, with Pabbly Connect facilitating the entire workflow. By following these steps, you can ensure that you receive timely SMS notifications for new Trello cards, enhancing your productivity and responsiveness.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate SMS notifications for new Trello cards via Twilio. This integration streamlines your workflow, ensuring you never miss important updates. By following the detailed steps provided, you can set up your own automated SMS notifications with ease.