ClickSend SMS + Slack

Receive new ClickSend SMS messages and send private Slack channel messages

Stay in the loop with your team by receiving SMS messages directly in your Slack private channel. This workflow connects ClickSend SMS and Slack, ensuring that every time a new incoming text message is received in ClickSend SMS, it's promptly sent as a private channel message in Slack. Stay informed, streamline communication, and maintain an efficient workflow with this powerful automation.

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New Incoming SMS
Triggers when a new incoming sms is received.
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Send Private Channel Message
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
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Supported triggers and actions

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New Incoming SMS
Triggers when a new incoming sms is received.
Trigger
Instant
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- List NameRequired
Action
Write
- Contact ListRequired
Action
Write
- ToRequired
- SubjectRequired
- BodyRequired
- Schedule
- From
- Custom String
- Media URLRequired
Action
Write
- PDF File UrlRequired
- Address NameRequired
- Line 1Required
- Line 2
- CityRequired
- State
- Postal CodeRequired
- CountryRequired
- Return AddressRequired
- Custom String
- Priority
Action
Write

- ToRequired
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
- From
- Custom String
- Contact ID
Action
Write
- Contact List NameRequired
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
- From
- Custom String
Action
Write

- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Create SMS Campaign
This action creates an SMS Campaign in ClickSend SMS. You need to provide the campaign name, recipient list, message content, sender's phone number, and the schedule for the campaign in UNIX timestamp. The sender's phone number and the schedule are option
Action
Write
- Contact ListRequired
- Email AddressRequired
Action
Search
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- Contact ListRequired
- First Name
- Last Name
- Phone Number
- Email
- Fax Number
- Organization Name
- Custom 1
- Custom 2
- Custom 3
- Custom 4
- Address Line 1
- Address Line 2
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country
Action
Write
- Contact ListRequired
- Contact IDRequired
Action
Write
- ToRequired
- FromRequired
- Custom String
- PDF File UrlRequired
Action
Write
- Campaign NameRequired
- List NameRequired
- From
- Media URLRequired
- SubjectRequired
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
Action
Write
- Custom String
- PDF File UrlRequired
- Priority
- Template Used
- Colour
- Duplex
- Address NameRequired
- Line 1Required
- Line 2
- CityRequired
- State
- Postal CodeRequired
- CountryRequired
- Return AddressRequired
Action
Write
- Campaign NameRequired
- List NameRequired
- From
- MessageRequired
- Schedule
Action
Write
- ToRequired
- MessageRequired
- Language
- VoiceRequired
- From
- Schedule
- Custom String
Action
Write
Update Contact
This action updates a contact in ClickSend SMS using the phone number as a unique identifier. It updates all standard fields related to a contact and only performs the update if the contact exists.
Action
Write
- List NameRequired
Action
Search
- Contact ListRequired
- Phone NumberRequired
Action
Search
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
Trigger
Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- Reaction
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, the new text for the message, and a boolean to indicate if you want to edit a bot message.
Action
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

About ClickSend SMS

ClickSend is a cloud-based service that lets you send and receive SMS, Email, Voice, Fax and Letters worldwide.

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Related categories

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About Slack

Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.

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Team Chat

ClickSend SMS + Slack

Receive new ClickSend SMS messages and send private Slack channel messages

New Incoming SMS

Create Contact List

Delete Contact List

Send MMS

Schedule

From

Custom String

Send Postcard

Line 2

State

Custom String

Priority

Send SMS

Schedule

From

Custom String

Contact ID

Send SMS to Contact List

Schedule

From

Custom String

API Request (Beta)

Api Docs Info

Query String Parameters

Headers

Additional Request Headers

Body

Create SMS Campaign

Search Contact by Email Address

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Message Posted to Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New File

Channel

User Name

Shared

New Message Posted to Private Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Remind who?

Send Channel Message

Send as a bot?

Bot Name

Bot Icon

Include a link to this Zap?

Attach Image by URL

Auto-Expand Links?

Link Usernames and Channel Names?

Schedule At

File

Thread

Send Channel Message?

Zap Id

Create Channel

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Status Text

Status Emoji

Expiration Time

Delete Message

Remove User from Channel

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Return Raw Results?

Find User by Name

Return Raw Results?

Create Contact

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email

Fax Number

Organization Name

Custom 1

Custom 2