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

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Node Inputs

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Required Fields

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

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Optional Fields

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

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

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Node Output

• Confirmation status of the SMS

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Node Functionality

The Send SMS node:

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

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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

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Example Use Cases

1. Delivery Updates:

Number: +441632960675
Message: "Your order #123 will arrive in 30 minutes"

2. Appointment Reminders:

Number: +441632960675
Message: "Reminder: Your appointment is tomorrow at 2 PM"
Delay Send: 24 hours before

3. System Alerts:

Number: +441632960675
Message: "Alert: Server CPU usage at 90%"

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Scheduling Features

1. Immediate Send:

Delay Send: No
Result: Sends right away

2. Future Send:

Delay Send: Yes
Send Time: 2024-04-24T12:00:00
Must be: 15+ minutes ahead
Maximum: 35 days in future

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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.