Automatically forward Gmail emails to SMS with Twilio

This automation monitors a Gmail or similar email account for new incoming messages and automatically forwards the content of those emails as SMS messages using the Twilio API.

This enables users to stay on top of their inbox without constantly checking their email, as important messages will be delivered directly to their mobile phone. The integration connects to the user's email account and Twilio account, allowing them to specify the Twilio phone number to send SMS messages from and the phone number(s) to receive the SMS messages. This automation simplifies email management by ensuring critical messages are quickly delivered via SMS.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 7sEst. cost: $0.0004

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What this template does

Monitors a Gmail or similar email account for new incoming messages
Automatically forwards the content of those emails as SMS messages using the Twilio API
Delivers critical email messages directly to the user's mobile phone
Connects to the user's email account and Twilio account
Allows the user to specify the Twilio phone number and recipient phone number(s)

How it works

Trigger

Monitor Gmail Inbox

The automation connects to the user's Gmail or other email account and continuously monitors for new incoming messages.

Action

Send SMS via Twilio

When a new email is received, the automation uses the Twilio API to send an SMS message containing the email's subject and body to the specified phone number(s).

Logic

Transform Email Content

Before sending the SMS, the automation prepares the email content by extracting the subject and body, formatting them for readability on a mobile device.

Setup guide

Add Gmail Credential

Add a Gmail credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. Authenticate with your Google account to grant Latenode access to your Gmail inbox.

Add Twilio Credential

Add a Twilio credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. Authenticate with your Twilio account to grant Latenode access to your Twilio API.

Configure Gmail Monitoring Node

Add a Gmail Monitoring node to your workflow. In the node settings, select the Gmail credential you added earlier and configure the email inbox you want to monitor for new messages.

Configure Twilio SMS Node

Add a Twilio SMS node to your workflow. In the node settings, select the Twilio credential you added earlier and configure the Twilio phone number to send the SMS messages from, as well as the phone number(s) to receive the SMS messages.

Map Email Data to SMS

In the Twilio SMS node settings, map the email subject and body content to the SMS message fields. This will ensure the content of the new email is forwarded as the SMS message text.

Requirements

Connect to a Gmail, Outlook, or similar email account to monitor the inbox for new incoming messages

Create a Twilio account and phone number to send SMS messages

Authorize the integration to access the email account and Twilio account

Configure the integration to automatically forward the content of new emails as SMS messages to the specified phone number(s)

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