How to Send SMS from MSG91 for New Airtable Records Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send SMS from MSG91 for new Airtable records using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Follow the steps for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin the process of sending SMS from MSG91 for new Airtable records, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Visit the URL www.Pabbly.com and log in to your account. If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign up for free’ to create an account. Pabbly Connect offers 100 free tasks every month, making it easy to start your automation journey.

Once you log in, you will be directed to the dashboard. Here, find the blue tab labeled ‘Create Workflow’ on the right side. Click on it to initiate the creation of your workflow. This sets the stage for integrating Airtable with MSG91 through Pabbly Connect.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Airtable

The next step involves setting up the trigger within Airtable using Pabbly Connect. Select Airtable as your trigger application and choose the event ‘New Record’. This means that every time a new record is added to your Airtable base, the trigger will activate.

• Select Airtable as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Record’ as the trigger event.
• Connect your Airtable account by adding a new connection using your API key.

After connecting, select the specific base and table where your records are stored. Make sure to create a field named ‘Created’ with the type ‘Created Time’ in your Airtable base to ensure the trigger works correctly. This setup allows Pabbly Connect to capture new records effectively.

3. Configuring Action in MSG91

Once the trigger is set, the next step is to configure the action in MSG91 through Pabbly Connect. Select MSG91 as your action application and choose the event ‘Send Campaign’. This action will send an SMS whenever a new record is added in Airtable.

• Select MSG91 as the action application.
• Choose ‘Send Campaign’ as the action event.
• Connect your MSG91 account using the Auth Key.

After connecting, you will need to specify the details of the SMS campaign. Enter the mobile number, campaign name, and the message content. You can map the data from Airtable to personalize your SMS messages. This allows Pabbly Connect to automate the SMS sending process seamlessly.

4. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

With the configurations complete, it’s time to test the integration. Use Pabbly Connect to send a test request to MSG91. This will verify that your setup is working correctly. If successful, you should receive an SMS on the specified mobile number.

To ensure everything is functioning as expected, add a new record in your Airtable base. For example, create a record with a name, surname, phone number, and designation. Once the record is added, Pabbly Connect will automatically trigger the SMS sending process through MSG91.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered how to send SMS from MSG91 for new Airtable records using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can easily automate SMS notifications for new entries in your Airtable base. This integration enhances your workflow and ensures timely communication with your users.

With Pabbly Connect, you can streamline your processes and save time on manual tasks. Start using Pabbly Connect today to leverage its powerful integration capabilities!