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Select a trigger from Twilio

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Twilio, a trigger could be "New Phone Number."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Gmail

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Gmail, the action could be "Add Label to Email."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Twilio + Gmail integrations

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

You can connect Gmail with Twilio by setting up a Zap where Gmail acts as the trigger app, and Twilio operates as the action app. This setup allows you to automatically send SMS messages via Twilio when specific emails are received in Gmail based on defined criteria.

In the Gmail and Twilio integration, you can use triggers such as 'New Email', where an incoming message matching certain search criteria initiates the workflow, or 'New Labeled Email', which triggers when a message is assigned a label you specify.

Upon receiving a trigger from Gmail, you can perform actions in Twilio like sending an SMS or an MMS, and even initiating a call using predefined message templates and phone numbers.

No programming skills are required to set up this integration. Our platform provides an intuitive interface where you select triggers and actions without writing any code, streamlining the automation process.

During setup, you'll be prompted to log into your Gmail and Twilio accounts directly within our platform. This authentication ensures that our application has permission to access your accounts for executing automated workflows securely.

Yes, you can specify filters during the setup of your Zap that dictate which emails will trigger an SMS. For instance, you might only want emails from certain senders or those containing specific keywords in the subject line to prompt a message sending action via Twilio.

The number of messages you can send depends on your plan with both our service and Twilio. Make sure to review these limitations beforehand, as exceeding limits could result in additional charges or halted workflows.

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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.