ActionPlivoUpdated May 2026

How do I send SMS via Plivo?

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

Use this action All 4 Plivo 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
From Number src	phone	Required	From Number. e.g. "+14155551234"
To Number dst	phone	Required	To Number. e.g. "+14155552671"
Message text	string	Required	Message

Sample request

{
  "src": "+14155551234",
  "dst": "+14155552671",
  "text": "{{trigger.text}}"
}

Returns

{
  "api_id": "api-123",
  "message": "message(s) queued",
  "message_uuid": [
    "msg-uuid-123"
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

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

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

Google Sheets → Plivo

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Plivo

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Plivo Send SMS.

What does the Plivo Send SMS action do in Plivo?

Sends SMS with international routing. Competitive pricing in many markets vs Twilio. For high-volume SMS workflows where per-message cost matters.

What inputs does Plivo Send SMS require?

Required: From Number, To Number, Message. 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 Plivo 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 Plivo Send SMS support batch operations?

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

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