--- title: Textbelt slug: textbelt description: How to integrate Textbelt with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_textbelt.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:28.553Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/textbelt.png" alt="Textbelt logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Textbelt is a simple API for sending and receiving SMS messages globally. Integrating Textbelt with Make.com lets users automate SMS notifications, alerts, and two-factor authentication directly from their workflows, enhancing communication and security for various business processes. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Textbelt documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Textbelt](https://textbelt.com/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Textbelt app in Make, you must have an active account and an API key, [create your account on Textbelt](https://textbelt.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Textbelt pricing page](https://textbelt.com/). # Connect Textbelt and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Textbelt and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Textbelt account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Textbelt account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Textbelt account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** API key generation page** after logging in. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** Generate API Key** button. ::: :::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://textbelt.com/) ## 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 Textbelt 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 Textbelt 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. # Textbelt modules After connecting to the Textbelt app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Check Your Quota Retrieves information about your current usage quota and remaining limits. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Look Up Text Delivery Status Retrieves the current delivery status of a specific text message. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a Text Message Sends a text message to a specified phone number. ::: # 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. # Textbelt resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Textbelt website](https://textbelt.com/) - [Textbelt API documentation](https://textbelt.com/) - [Textbelt page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/textbelt) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::