ActionMessageBirdUpdated May 2026

How do I send SMS via MessageBird?

Short answer: Drop the "MessageBird → MessageBird Send SMS" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 MessageBird actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Originator (sender) originator	string	Required	—
Recipient (comma-separated E.164) recipients	string	Required	—
Body body	string	Required	Message body content. Plain text unless the API specifies HTML/markdown.

Sample request

{
  "originator": "{{trigger.originator}}",
  "recipients": "{{trigger.recipients}}",
  "body": "e.g. Hi there, thanks for reaching out."
}

Returns

{
  "id": "msg_abc",
  "body": "Hi",
  "recipients": {
    "items": [
      {
        "status": "sent",
        "recipient": 31612345678
      }
    ],
    "totalCount": 1
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for MessageBird Send SMS.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → MessageBird

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → MessageBird

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about MessageBird Send SMS.

What does the MessageBird Send SMS action do in MessageBird?

Sends an SMS with international routing. MessageBird (Bird) has strong European-carrier deliverability. For European-targeted SMS at scale.

What inputs does MessageBird Send SMS require?

Required: Originator (sender), Recipient (comma-separated E.164), Body. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if MessageBird returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does MessageBird Send SMS support batch operations?

Yes. Run MessageBird Send SMS inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles MessageBird's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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