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Freshdesk tickets to SMS

Listen for new tickets in Freshdesk, then use a JavaScript step to call your SMS provider’s REST API (Twilio, Vonage, etc.) with credentials stored in Latenode.

The template reflects the common pattern: Freshdesk is the source of truth for the event; Latenode orchestrates; SMS delivery is whatever HTTP API you already pay for. You map ticket fields into the text message yourself.

Updated May 8, 2026Est. run: 4sEst. cost: $0.0003
How Latenode estimates time and cost

Latenode bills workflow runs in credits: 1 credit = 30 seconds of processing. Minimum charge per run depends on your plan. Plug-and-Play (PnP) AI nodes are billed separately—each PnP token is $1 USD, charged pay-as-you-go at vendor cost plus a small processing fee, with no API keys required.

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What this template does

  • Freshdesk event ingestion stays native; SMS is explicit HTTP you control.
  • JavaScript step keeps provider-specific headers and payloads in one place.
  • No false claims about “built-in SMS”—bring the vendor you already use.
  • Message body can include ticket id, SLA tier, or deep links you format yourself.

How it works

1
Trigger

Freshdesk signals a new ticket

Use Freshdesk automations or webhooks to hit Latenode when a ticket is created.

2
Action

JavaScript posts SMS

Use fetch/axios patterns to your SMS API, reading API keys from secure storage and composing the body from ticket JSON.

Setup guide

1

Expose Freshdesk events to Latenode

Configure Freshdesk rules or Observables so Latenode receives structured payloads.

2

Store SMS provider secrets

Add API keys/account SID to Latenode Keys and reference them in JavaScript.

3

Implement the HTTP call

Match the provider’s docs for auth, from number, and message encoding.

4

Test with a sandbox number

Create a dummy ticket and confirm the SMS arrives before alerting leadership.

Requirements

Freshdesk admin access to configure outbound webhooks or automations
SMS provider account + verified sender ID
Ability to write short JavaScript for HTTPS calls

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.

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