Integration

SMS + Relay

Support customers via text message

Add SMS as a support channel with Twilio integration. Receive and respond to text messages as tickets, perfect for mobile-first customers.

Setup time: 10 minutes
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What You Can Do

Twilio integration for SMS
Two-way text messaging
Automatic ticket creation from texts
Phone number identification
MMS support for images
Auto-reply configuration
SMS templates/macros
Delivery status tracking

Get Started in 10 minutes

Connect SMS to Relay with these simple steps

1

Connect Twilio Account

Enter your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token in the SMS integration settings.

2

Configure Phone Number

Add your Twilio phone number and set up the webhook URL for incoming messages.

3

Set Up Auto-Replies

Configure automatic responses for common scenarios like after-hours messages.

Why Connect SMS?

Reach Mobile Customers

Some customers prefer texting over email. Meet them on their preferred channel.

Higher Response Rates

SMS has 98% open rates compared to 20% for email.

Unified Inbox

Handle SMS alongside email, Slack, and other channels in one place.

Perfect For

Mobile-first customer support
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Shipping notifications with replies
Quick customer surveys

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my own Twilio account?

Yes, you'll need a Twilio account with an SMS-enabled phone number. We use your Twilio credentials to send and receive messages.

Are there any additional costs?

Twilio charges per message sent/received (typically $0.0075/message). Relay doesn't add any markup to Twilio costs.

Can I send images via MMS?

Yes, both sending and receiving MMS images is supported through our Twilio integration.

Ready to Connect SMS?

Set up in 10 minutes and start delivering better support today.

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