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Twilio Connector

Last updated: Sep 07, 2022

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  • What does the Twilio Connector app do?
  • What are the requirements for this app?
  • How do I install this app for PostHog?
  • How do I configure the Twilio Connector app for PostHog?
  • Configuration
  • Is the source code for this app available?
  • Who created this app?
  • Where can I find out more?
  • Who maintains this app?
  • What if I have feedback on this app?
  • What if my question isn't answered above?

What does the Twilio Connector app do?

This app triggers SMS messages in Twilio when specified events or actions are detected in PostHog.

You can set a timeout period of between 1 second and 31536000 seconds (1 calendar year) to avoid accidentally spamming users with too many messages.

What are the requirements for this app?

This app requires either PostHog Cloud, or a self-hosted PostHog instance running version 1.30.0 or later.

Not running 1.30.0? Find out how to update your self-hosted PostHog deployment!

How do I install this app for PostHog?

  1. Visit the 'Apps' page in your instance of PostHog.
  2. Search for 'Twilio' and select the app, press 'Install'.
  3. Follow the steps below to configure the app.

How do I configure the Twilio Connector app for PostHog?

To configure this app, you will need your Account SID and Auth Token from Twilio. You can find these in Twilio in your account menu under Account > Keys & Credentials > API Keys and tokens > Live credentials.

Additionally, you will need to know your Twilio Phone Number. Follow Twilio's documentation for buying or finding your Twilio phone numbers.

Configuration

Is the source code for this app available?

PostHog is open-source and so are all apps on the platform. The source code for the Twilio Connector app is available on GitHub.

Who created this app?

We'd like to thank community members Sandeep Guptan and Himanshu Garg for their work creating this app. Thank you, both!

Where can I find out more?

Check Twilio's documentation for more information on connecting Twilio with other services.

Who maintains this app?

This app is maintained by the community. If you have issues with the app not functioning as intended, please raise a bug report on the repo to let us know!

What if I have feedback on this app?

We love feature requests and feedback! Please create an issue to tell us what you think.

What if my question isn't answered above?

We love answering questions. Ask us anything via our Support page.

You can also join the PostHog Community Slack group to collaborate with others and get advice on developing your own PostHog apps.

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