How to Instantly Add Received SMS Details in Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Twilio with Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect to automatically add SMS details. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless automation. 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. Access Pabbly Connect for SMS Integration

The first step to integrating Twilio with Google Sheets is to access Pabbly Connect. This platform enables seamless automation between applications. To get started, visit the Pabbly Connect website and sign up for an account if you don’t have one.

Once you have an account, log in to Pabbly Connect. You will see the dashboard where you can create workflows. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect to enter the workflow section. Here, you can manage all your integrations and automations.

2. Create a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to name your workflow. Name it according to its purpose, such as ‘Get SMS Details in Google Sheets’.

• Select a folder to save your workflow, or create a new one.
• You will be directed to the main workflow setup screen.

In this screen, you will see two boxes: Trigger and Action. The Trigger is the event that starts the workflow, while the Action is what happens as a result. For this integration, the Trigger application will be Twilio, and the Action application will be Google Sheets.

3. Set Up Twilio as the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To set up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect, select Twilio as your Trigger application. You will then need to choose a Trigger event. The event to select is ‘New SMS’, which will activate whenever a new SMS is received on your Twilio number.

Next, you will need to connect Twilio to Pabbly Connect. To do this, copy the provided webhook URL from Pabbly Connect. Head over to your Twilio account, navigate to the Developer section, and find your active phone number settings. Here, you will configure the messaging settings to use the webhook URL.

4. Configure Twilio Messaging Settings

In the Twilio settings, scroll down to the Messaging Configuration section. Select the Webhook option and paste the webhook URL you copied from Pabbly Connect. After pasting the URL, click on the ‘Save Configuration’ button to ensure the settings are applied.

Now, return to Pabbly Connect. At this point, it will be waiting for a webhook response. To test this setup, send an SMS to your Twilio number. Once the SMS is sent, Pabbly Connect will capture the details of the message, including the sender’s number and the message content.

5. Set Up Google Sheets as the Action in Pabbly Connect

After successfully capturing the SMS details, the next step is to set up Google Sheets as the Action application in Pabbly Connect. Select Google Sheets and choose the action event ‘Add New Row’. This action will allow you to automatically add the SMS details to a new row in your Google Sheet.

Connect your Google Sheets account to Pabbly Connect by clicking on the ‘Add New Connection’ button. Sign in to your Google account and allow access. Now, select the specific spreadsheet and sheet where you want to add the SMS details. You can map the columns for the sender’s number and message content accordingly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, integrating Twilio with Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect allows you to automate the process of adding SMS details seamlessly. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily set up this workflow to enhance your productivity.