> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Twilio

> Twilio is a cloud communications, which provides programmable communication tools for making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, and performing other communication functions using its web service APIs.

## Creating a Twilio connection[​](#creating-a-twilio-connection "Direct link to Creating a Twilio connection")

## Using Auth Token[​](#using-auth-token "Direct link to Using Auth Token")

To create the connection you need:

* An Account SID
* An Auth Token

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

You can find both your account SID and auth token in the [Twilio Console](https://www.twilio.com/console).

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to Creating your connection")

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the **Twilio** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select **Auth Token** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The Account SID
   * The Auth Token

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.