Sending messages in Node.js
Remarks:
2.0 SDK Deprecation
Twilio has two versions of the twilio-node module, a 2.0 SDK and a 3.0 SDK. It is recommended to use the 3.0 SDK as the 2.0 SDK will be deprecated on the 8/31/2017.
Deprecation notice: New functionality will only be added to the new library (Node Helper Library 3.x). The old library (2.x) will be officially supported until 8/31/2017. After that day, Twilio will stop providing bug fixes and Support might ask you to upgrade before debugging issues. https://www.twilio.com/docs/libraries/node
Parameter Reference
You can refer to the Twilio REST documents for a more detailed description. Twilio also has a JSdocs which can be used as a reference.
Sending Your First Message
Installing The Node Module
You can install this module by running the command below in your project directory:
npm install twilio
Sending Your Message
const accountSID = ''; // Obtained from the Twilio Console
const authToken = ''; // Obtained from the Twilio Console
const client = require('twilio')(accountSID, authToken);
client.messages.create({
to: '', // Number you want to send to
from: '', // From a valid Twilio number
body: 'Hello, from Stack Overflow', // What appears in the text message
})
.then((message) => console.log(message.sid));
Parameters:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| to | A valid phone number to receive the message |
| from | A Twilio number that is assigned to you |
| body | The body of the text message limited to 1600 characters |
| StatusCallback | A URL that Twilio posts to when a message status changes |
| maxPrice | Set the maximum price of a message |
| validityPeriod | The number of seconds the message will remain in the Twilio queue |
| provideFeedback | Boolean value, when set to true |
| mediaUrl | A URL containing a gif, png or jpeg content that will be sent with the message |
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