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Twilio Trigger

About Twilio Trigger

Twilio Trigger is an n8n node that starts a workflow whenever a Twilio event occurs — an incoming SMS, a phone call, a WhatsApp message, or a voice call status change. It turns your n8n instance into a real-time communication processor, reacting to customer messages the moment they arrive rather than polling for updates on a schedule.

Businesses use this trigger to build responsive customer interactions without custom server code. When a customer texts your Twilio number, the trigger fires immediately and your workflow takes over — routing the message to the right team, sending an automated reply, logging the interaction in your CRM, or passing the message to an AI agent for intelligent response generation. The same applies to inbound calls, voicemail notifications, and WhatsApp conversations.

For companies handling customer inquiries via SMS or WhatsApp, Twilio Trigger is the entry point for building AI-powered agents that respond in seconds rather than hours. Our team has built Twilio-triggered workflows for appointment confirmations, support ticket creation, lead qualification, and two-way conversational AI. Combined with business automation downstream, you can handle a significant volume of customer communications without adding headcount — each message gets processed, categorised, and routed automatically.

Twilio Trigger FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Twilio Trigger

Step 1

Define Your Communication Workflow

We map out what should happen when a customer sends a message or makes a call — automated responses, team notifications, CRM logging, AI processing, or escalation paths. This defines the workflow architecture and integration requirements.

Step 2

Set Up Twilio and Phone Numbers

Create or configure your Twilio account, purchase the appropriate phone numbers (Australian or international), and enable the messaging channels you need — SMS, WhatsApp, or voice. We configure number capabilities and compliance settings for your market.

Step 3

Configure the Twilio Trigger in n8n

Add the Twilio Trigger node to your workflow and connect it to your Twilio credentials. We configure the webhook URL in Twilio to point to your n8n instance and test the connection to confirm messages arrive correctly and fire the workflow.

Step 4

Build the Response Logic

Design the workflow that processes each incoming message — routing rules, AI agent integration, CRM updates, team notifications, and automated replies. We handle branching logic for different message types, keywords, or customer segments.

Step 5

Test End-to-End Communication

Send test messages through every channel to verify the full loop — trigger fires, workflow processes the message, response is sent back, and all logging and integrations work correctly. We test edge cases like empty messages, media attachments, and rapid successive messages.

Step 6

Deploy and Monitor

Move the workflow to production with proper error handling, retry logic, and monitoring. We set up alerts for failed deliveries, high latency, or unusual message volumes so your team can respond to issues before customers notice any disruption.

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