Automatically forward incoming ClickSend SMS to your Gmail inbox

This automation integrates the ClickSend SMS service and Gmail to automatically forward incoming SMS messages to a specified Gmail address.

Users can set up this workflow to easily backup SMS communications or alert others when new messages are received on a ClickSend number. The process begins with a New Incoming SMS trigger from ClickSend, which then sends the message details as an email through the Gmail integration. This allows users to consolidate their SMS and email communication in one place.

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

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What this template does

Extracts SMS message details from ClickSend
Normalizes sender information and message content
Forwards SMS details to a specified Gmail address
Allows users to consolidate SMS and email in one place
Creates a backup record of SMS communications in Gmail

How it works

Trigger

Trigger: New Incoming SMS

The automation is triggered whenever a new SMS message is received on the ClickSend number.

Action

Action: Send Email

The SMS message details are then forwarded to the specified Gmail address using the Gmail integration.

Logic

Customize Email

The SMS message details are formatted into the email body using custom code, allowing users to consolidate their SMS and email communication in one place.

Setup guide

Add ClickSend Credential

Add your ClickSend account API key in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will allow the ClickSend node to authenticate and access your ClickSend account.

Configure ClickSend New Incoming SMS Trigger

Add a ClickSend 'New Incoming SMS' trigger node to the workflow. In the node settings, select the ClickSend credential you added earlier and configure the phone number you want to monitor for incoming SMS messages.

Add Gmail Credential

Add your Gmail account credentials (or an OAuth token) in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will allow the Gmail node to securely access your Gmail inbox and send emails.

Configure Gmail Send Email Action

Add a Gmail 'Send Email' action node to the workflow. In the node settings, select the Gmail credential you added earlier and map the ClickSend SMS message details (sender, message content) to the email fields (To, Subject, Body).

Test and Customize

Test the workflow by sending a test SMS message to the ClickSend number. Verify that the message is correctly forwarded to your Gmail inbox. Customize the email subject, body, or other settings as needed.

Requirements

ClickSend account with active SMS messaging service

Gmail account with API access enabled

Latenode workspace with 'ClickSend' and 'Gmail' integrations configured

Latenode 'New Incoming SMS' trigger node set up to listen for incoming SMS messages on the ClickSend phone number

Latenode 'Send Email' action node configured with the destination Gmail email address

Latenode workspace variables to store the ClickSend phone number and Gmail email address

Permissions within the Latenode workspace to access the ClickSend and Gmail integrations

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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