--- title: MessageBird slug: message-bird description: How to integrate MessageBird with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_message-bird.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:22.759Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/message-bird.png" alt="MessageBird logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Bird provides APIs for managing shared electric scooters, including vehicle location, availability, and ride management. Integrating Bird with Make.com enables automated fleet monitoring, ride tracking, and real-time vehicle status updates for mobility and transportation workflows. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official MessageBird documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [MessageBird](https://developers.messagebird.com/api#messagebird-api-reference) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the MessageBird app in Make, you must have an active account and an API key, [create your account on MessageBird](https://bird.com/en-us/developer). For subscription, refer to the [MessageBird pricing page](https://bird.com/en-us/developer). # Connect MessageBird and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between MessageBird and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your Basic in your MessageBird account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your Basic in your MessageBird account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **Basic** in your MessageBird account. To obtain your **Basic **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** Developers section** in the left-hand navigation menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** API access tab**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://developers.messagebird.com/tutorials/getting-started-101/) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the MessageBird module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your MessageBird account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # MessageBird modules After connecting to the MessageBird app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Add a Contact to a Group Adds a specified contact to a selected group. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Contact Adds a new contact to your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Group Creates a new group within your selected platform or application. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Contact Removes a specified contact from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Group Removes an existing group from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete an SMS Message Permanently removes a selected SMS message from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Contact Fetches detailed information about a specific contact already stored in your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List SMS Messages Retrieves a list of all SMS messages that have been either sent from or received by your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Read an SMS Message Retrieves detailed information about a specific SMS message. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Remove a Contact from a Group Deletes a specified contact from a selected group. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send an SMS Message Sends a text message to a specified phone number using the Bird SMS service. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Contact Updates the details of an existing contact. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch SMS Messages Triggers when your account sends or receives a new SMS message. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # MessageBird resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [MessageBird topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=MessageBird) - [MessageBird website](https://bird.com/en-us/developer) - [MessageBird API documentation](https://developers.messagebird.com/api#messagebird-api-reference) - [MessageBird page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/message-bird) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::