Actions2
Send Bulk SMS
AI-generatedOverview
This node sends SMS messages via an API, supporting both single and bulk SMS sending operations. It is useful for automating SMS notifications, marketing campaigns, or alerts to multiple recipients. For example, a business can send promotional messages to a list of customers or send individual alerts to specific phone numbers.
Use Case Examples
- Sending a single SMS to a customer with a personalized message.
- Sending a bulk SMS to multiple recipients with the same message content, such as event reminders or promotional offers.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Recipients | Comma-separated list of phone numbers to receive the bulk SMS messages. |
| Message | The SMS message content to be sent to all recipients in the bulk SMS operation. |
| Sender Name | The sender name displayed on the recipient's device, if supported by the SMS provider. |
| Additional Options | Optional settings including custom API endpoint, HTTP request method (POST or GET), custom headers, and request timeout in milliseconds. |
Output
JSON
success- Indicates if the SMS sending operation was successful (true or false).operation- The operation performed, e.g., sendBulkSms.request- The request payload sent to the SMS API, including recipients, message, and sender name.response- The response data received from the SMS API after sending the message.error- Error message if the SMS sending failed.details- Additional error details or response data if the operation failed.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for the SMS sending service, including API URL and optional username/password for authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include invalid phone number formats, network timeouts, or incorrect API credentials.
- Error messages like 'SMS sending failed' indicate issues with the API request or response; verify credentials, endpoint URL, and request parameters.
- Timeout errors can be resolved by increasing the timeout setting in Additional Options.