If This Then MessageBird

Kayla Parsons
MessageBird
Published in
2 min readNov 10, 2016

We’ve partnered up with IFTTT to bring you our latest integration! Say hello to the MessageBird IFTTT Channel, which allows you to connect our SMS, Chat and Voice messaging services to hundreds of programs and applications, so you can create new functionalities across multiple platforms.

IFTTT allows you to combine the functionalities of products and apps you love within an If-This-Then-That structure. So through our channel, you’re able to create simple connections between our messaging services and other apps or products. We’re not just expanding the usability of our messaging services: we’re making it easier and more fun for you to use the products you love.

There are some powerful combinations to be made; think of receiving a message whenever you get a new customer on SalesForce or a new issue gets added on Github. Automatically save all your incoming messages to Dropbox or Google Drive. Turn on your Nest thermostat or your LG washing machine with a text. The possibilities really are endless. But in case you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, we’ve conjured up some Applets to demonstrate just how convenient collaborative automation can be.

https://ifttt.com/applets/mSm3FwYg-send-me-an-sms-when-a-refund-has-been-issued-on-square

The process of creating and implementing Applets is simple and straightforward. IFTTT will take you through the trigger and action options along with a few key configurations to get started. After that, all that’s left to do is publish and turn on your new Applet! And of course, if you have any trouble along the way, our team at MessageBird and the team over at IFTTT are always here to help.

The purposes of the Applets we’ve thought up range from efficiency to safety to practicality, and you can find plenty more on our Channel homepage. But remember to keep in mind, these are just singular examples of how to use our plugin. Now it’s time to get creative, jump in and invent some Applets of your own!

You can visit our IFTTT channel here and start cooking up Applets right away. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

P.S. If you’re have any troubles configuring IFTTT with MessageBird, we have detailed support articles in our Knowledge Base. Check them out here!

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