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.
Requirements
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!
Installation
- Visit the 'Apps' page in your instance of PostHog.
- Search for 'Twilio' and select the app, press 'Install'.
- Follow the steps below to configure the app.
Configuration
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.
Additional configuration
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
Account SIDType: string Required: True | Enter your Twilio Account SID |
API tokenType: string Required: True | Enter your Twilio API Token |
Triggering eventsType: string Required: True | Define eventName and Number like eventName:PhoneNumber,eventName:PhoneNumber |
Sender Phone NumbersType: string Required: True | Phone Number with country code |
In how much time posthog should send message again (in seconds)?Type: string Required: True | Tell us frequency of message. |
FAQ
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 let us know!
What if I have feedback on this app?
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What if my question isn't answered above?
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