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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + SMS by Zapier integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Gmail and SMS by Zapier

What are the triggers available for Gmail in the Gmail-SMS Zapier integration?

We support triggers such as 'New Email', which activates whenever you receive a new email, or 'New Labeled Email', which works when an email with a specific label hits your inbox. By using these triggers, you can ensure that important communications are instantly sent to your phone via SMS.

How does Zapier send an SMS when a new Gmail email is received?

When used with our integration, every time a specified event occurs in Gmail—such as receiving a new email matching your filter criteria—a corresponding action is triggered. This action typically involves sending the content or summary of the email as an SMS message to your designated number.

Can I customize the SMS notifications I receive through this integration?

Yes, within our platform, you have the flexibility to customize what the SMS contains. You can choose which part of the email should be sent as an SMS—be it just the subject line, sender details, or even select lines from the body of an email.

Is it possible to use this integration for sending group messages via SMS?

Our current configuration allows you to specify one number per action; mass texting is not supported natively as each trigger corresponds to one action. However, setting up multiple Zaps can achieve similar outcomes by targeting multiple recipients individually.

What is considered a successful action within this integration setup?

In our ecosystem, once an email triggers and results in an SMS being successfully sent out from our system without errors, that constitutes a successful execution of both trigger and action pairs.

How quickly can I expect my actions (SMS) to be executed after receiving a Gmail trigger event?

Typically, actions occur very shortly after their trigger events—often within minutes—though variations could happen owing to network conditions and load on services at any given time.

Are there any limits on how many emails can trigger actions using this integration in real-time?

While we aim for seamless syncing and near-real-time operations between services like Gmail and your phone's SMS service, there may be rate limits imposed depending on your plan tier and specifics of service agreements if such operations become very frequent.

Practical ways you can use Gmail and SMS by Zapier

Receive SMS alerts for important emails

Easily stay on top of important correspondence. When a new email with a specific subject line or keywords lands in your Gmail inbox, Zapier can instantly send an SMS alert to your phone, so you never miss critical updates.

Business Owner
Send SMS alerts for flagged system emails

Ensure your IT team responds swiftly to urgent issues. When a critical email flagged with a specific keyword or system notification arrives in Gmail, Zapier can send an SMS notification to the team, reducing response time for critical IT events.

IT
Notify marketing of flagged emails via SMS

Keep your marketing team in the loop on time-sensitive matters. When an email related to a campaign or event arrives with specific keywords, Zapier can trigger an SMS text to notify the relevant person, ensuring immediate action is taken.

Marketing & Marketing Ops

Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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    New Starred Email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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    • Label or mailbox
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    • Search keywords
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