This document explains the Send SMS Notification node, which sends text messages to phone numbers.

Node Inputs

Required Fields

  • Phone Number: Recipient’s number (international format) Example: +441632960675
  • Message: Text content to send

Optional Fields

  • Delay Send: Schedule message for later
    • Send Time: When to send scheduled message

    Format: 2024-04-24T12:00:00

Node Output

  • Confirmation status of the SMS

Node Functionality

The Send SMS node:

  • Sends text messages
  • Handles international numbers
  • Supports scheduling
  • Enables batch sending
  • Uses Gumloop’s phone number

When to Use

Use this node when you need to:

  1. Send Alerts:

    • System notifications
    • Emergency updates
    • Status changes
  2. Customer Communication:

    • Order updates
    • Appointment reminders
    • Delivery notifications
  3. Team Coordination:

    • Task assignments
    • Meeting reminders
    • Schedule changes

Example Use Cases

  1. Delivery Updates:
Number: +441632960675
Message: "Your order #123 will arrive in 30 minutes"
  1. Appointment Reminders:
Number: +441632960675
Message: "Reminder: Your appointment is tomorrow at 2 PM"
Delay Send: 24 hours before
  1. System Alerts:
Number: +441632960675
Message: "Alert: Server CPU usage at 90%"

Scheduling Features

  1. Immediate Send:
Delay Send: No
Result: Sends right away
  1. Future Send:
Delay Send: Yes
Send Time: 2024-04-24T12:00:00
Must be: 15+ minutes ahead
Maximum: 35 days in future

Important Considerations

  1. Use international format
  2. SMS messages must be scheduled at least 15 minutes in advance and at a maximum of 35 days into the future

In summary, the Send SMS Notification node helps automate text message communications in your Gumloop workflows.