Send SMS Using Twilio Connect
Twilio allows software developers to programmatically make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, and perform other communication functions using its web service APIs
Anypoint Connector for Twilio (Twilio Connector) is a cloud communications infrastructure as a service (IaaS).The Twilio platform serves APIs for text messaging, VoIP, and voice calls. Twilio Connector provides connectivity to the Twilio text messaging API
This connector provides an API for sending and receiving text messages
Prerequisites:
You should have account for Twilio
Module should be added in Anypoint Studio(Please visit to add module from exchange)
Operations Supported by Twilio Connector In Mulesoft
Send Message
Get Message
Get Media
Get Media List
Get Message List
Redact Message
Delete Media
Delete Message
Create twilio Account using below url:
Mail has been sent to registered email, Kindly verify the account
Note the Account SID and Auth Token for further use for connector configuration
Click on manage numbers and get your first twilio phone number to send message/phone calls
Congratulations message will be shown
Create a mule application in studio and configure the listener to trigger the request
Create a transform message(payload) to send message from Twilio connector
Note: From Number and To Number should be in E.164 Format
E.164 Format: E.164 is the international telephone numbering plan that ensures each device on the PSTN has globally unique number.This number allows phone calls and text messages can be correctly routed to individual phones in different countries. E.164 numbers are formatted [+] [country code] [subscriber number including area code] and can have a maximum of fifteen digits
Drag and drop Send message from mule palette and configure the username(AccountSID) and password(AuthToken)
Deploy the application and test from postman
Message Received on Phone:
conclusion:
Integrating Twilio with MuleSoft enables businesses to easily send and receive SMS, voice, and other messaging services within their applications. The MuleSoft Twilio connector simplifies API interactions, reducing complexity and enhancing communication workflows. This integration empowers businesses to offer personalized, real-time customer experiences effortlessly.
