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Send SMS worldwide via manual HTTP requests

5 nodes 334 133 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

A straightforward automation to deliver text messages globally using manual HTTP triggers. Streamlines data collection, transformation, and transmission to SMS services without complex programming requirements.

How it works

  1. 1.Activate workflow manually through a trigger node
  2. 2.Collect recipient phone number and message content via HTTP request
  3. 3.Transform and validate data into SMS-compatible format
  4. 4.Transmit the text message through a global SMS gateway

Use cases

  • Send verification codes or confirmation alerts to customer phone numbers
  • Distribute promotional messages or urgent notifications to multiple recipients
  • Integrate SMS functionality into web applications without SDK dependencies

Requirements

  • Active account with an SMS provider (Twilio, Vonage, or equivalent)
  • Basic understanding of HTTP headers and request payloads
  • Phone numbers formatted in international E.164 standard

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

Manual Trigger HTTP Request Set Note

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 5
Apps 4
Views 334
Downloads 133

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (5)

When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Manual Trigger

#1

Send SMS

HTTP Request

#2

Set SMS data

Set

#3

Sticky Note

Sticky Note

#4

Sticky Note1

Sticky Note

#5