Help Scout + Twilio

Help Scout + Twilio integrations

Create Help Scout conversations from new Twilio sms messages

Efficiently manage incoming SMS messages from Twilio by creating new Help Scout conversations for each one. This workflow streamlines your customer support process by automatically converting text messages into Help Scout conversations, saving you time and ensuring that no customer query goes unanswered. Stay on top of your communication and deliver seamless customer service with this automation.

When this happens...
New SMSTriggers when an SMS is sent to your Twilio number.
TriggerPolling
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Create ConversationCreates conversation including tags and custom fields (only with Help Scout's Plus plan). Select mailbox to see custom fields.
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New Phone Number
Triggers when you add a new phone number.
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New Recording
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New Transcription
Triggers when a new transcription is available on your account.
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- From Number
  Required
- To_number
  Required
- Message
  Required
- Voice
- Language
- Send Digits
Action
Write
- From Number
  Required
- Alphanumeric Sender ID
- To_number
  Required
- Message
  Required
- Media_url
- Send Large Messages?
Action
Write

- Mailbox
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
- Custom Fields
Trigger
Instant
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- Mailbox
Trigger
Polling
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- Conversation ID
  Required
- Text
  Required
- User
Action
Write
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
  Required
- Email
- Phone
- Chat Handle
- Social Profile
- Website
- Background
- Organization
- Location
- Job Title
- Address
- Address
- City
- State / Province
- Postal Code / ZIP Code
- Country
Action
Write
- Customer
  Required
Action
Write
- Email
  Required
Action
Search
- Email
  Required
Action
Search
- User's Email
  Required
Action
Search
- Subject
  Required
- Mailbox
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
  Required
- Email
- Custom Query
- Mailbox
  Required
- Customer Label
- Customer ID
- Customer's Email
- From User
- Thread Type
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Assigned User
- Cc
- Bcc
- Import Only
  Required
- Trigger Auto Reply
Action
Search or write

- Instructions_copy
Trigger
Instant
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- To Number
  Required
- Apply US Prefix
Trigger
Polling
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- To Number
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Help Text
- From Number
  Required
- Alphanumeric Sender ID
- To_number
  Required
- Message
  Required
- Media_url
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Mailbox
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
- Custom Fields
Trigger
Instant
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- Mailbox
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
- Custom Fields
Trigger
Instant
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- Subject
  Required
- Mailbox
  Required
- Customer Label
- Customer ID
- Customer's Email
- From User
- Thread Type
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Status
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Cc
- Bcc
- Import Only
  Required
- Trigger Auto Reply
Action
Write
- Conversation
  Required
- Customer
  Required
- Text
  Required
- User
- Create as Draft
  Required
Action
Write
- Subject
- Mailbox
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
  Required
- Email
- Custom Query
Action
Search
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- User's Email
  Required
- Date Range Start
  Required
- Date Range End
  Required
Action
Search
- User's Email
  Required
Action
Search
- Email
  Required
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
  Required
- Phone
- Chat Handle
- Social Profile
- Website
- Background
- Organization
- Location
- Job Title
- Address
- Address
- City
- State / Province
- Postal Code / ZIP Code
- Country
Action
Search or write

About Help Scout

Help Scout is the ideal small business help desk. You can deliver great email support and get setup in minutes, without any of the typical help desk complexities.

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