Automate SMS with touchSMS

Connect touchSMS to your business apps with viaSocket to send, receive and act on SMS automatically — reduce no-shows, speed up lead follow-up, and lower support load, no coding needed.

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Triggers and Actions in touchSMS Automations

viaSocket makes it simple to connect touchSMS and automate repetitive tasks.

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

New SMS Received

New SMS Received

Triggers when your touchSMS account receives a new SMS and provides the message details (sender, text, time).

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Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your touchSMS integrations.

Create Contact

Create Contact

Add a new contact in touchSMS using a mobile number and optional details (first name, surname, email, group). Can update the contact if the number already exists.

Send SMS

Send SMS

Send a text message to the specified phone number using your approved sender ID.

Send Verification SMS

Send Verification SMS

Send an SMS verification code to a recipient using the touchSMS verification template.

Add Opt-Out Number

Add Opt-Out Number

Adds a mobile number to the touchSMS opt-out list to stop SMS delivery.

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Real-world use cases of touchSMS integrations

See how touchSMS integrates with popular apps to automate tasks and streamline your workflow.

Sync form responses automatically to a spreadsheet for instant data capture

Send Slack notifications whenever a new row is added or updated in Sheets

Trigger email campaigns in Mailchimp when a new contact is added to a sheet

Create CRM contacts in HubSpot directly from new Google Sheets entries

Generate and save PDF reports to Google Drive from spreadsheet data

Automatically back up database records to a Google Sheet on a daily schedule

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LinkedIn
Sangam CRM
Google Calendar
Google Forms
HubSpot
Google Drive
+2,100+ more apps

How to get started with touchSMS automations

Automate when something happens in touchSMS

Login -> Create new flow -> Select trigger -> Search touchSMS -> Choose the trigger from the list

Take action in touchSMS when something happens in an app or you want to add step in flow

Login -> Create new flow -> Select action -> Search touchSMS -> Choose the action from the list

Trigger

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Action

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is touchSMS automation?

touchSMS is an app that sends and receives SMS from any application. Automation means using viaSocket to trigger messages or actions (send SMS, respond to replies, schedule sequences) from other systems without manual steps.

How does viaSocket integrate with touchSMS?

viaSocket connects your apps to touchSMS using its API so you can build workflows that send messages, handle incoming SMS, and trigger other systems (CRM, calendar, helpdesk) — all without writing code.

Can I automate two-way conversations and route replies?

Yes. Incoming SMS via touchSMS can trigger workflows: auto-responses, create support tickets, update records, or notify staff. Use keyword rules or reply patterns to route messages where they belong.

Can I add AI to touchSMS workflows?

Yes. viaSocket can add AI steps to your workflow to analyze incoming messages (sentiment, intent), draft suggested replies, or decide next actions. The AI output then drives touchSMS to send the appropriate SMS.

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About touchSMS

touchSMS is a simple app to send and receive SMS from any application.

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About viaSocket

viaSocket is an AI-powered, workflow automation platform that helps people and businesses connect apps and automate repetitive tasks. With thousands of integrations, anyone can build workflows to move data, cut manual work, and save time. Whether for simple tasks or large-scale processes, viaSocket makes automation easy and helps teams focus on what matters most.

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