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title: "SMS"
url: "https://help.magicblocks.ai/en/article/twilio-sms-setup-guide-for-australia-step-by-step"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-11-18T15:08:53.633Z"
---

# SMS

MagicBlocks makes it easy to deploy AI Agents that can send SMS messages through Twilio. Follow this guide to set up your Twilio SMS integration, specifically for users based in **Australia**.

## **What You’ll Need**

• An email address  
• A mobile phone (for Twilio verification)  
• A payment method (optional, for full access)

## **Step 1: Create a Twilio Account**

1\. Go to [https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio)  
2\. Fill in your details (Name, Email, etc.)  
3\. Click **Start your free trial**  
4\. Verify your email address (check your inbox)  
5\. Enter your phone number for SMS verification

## **Step 2: Set Your Country to Australia**

1\. After logging in, you’ll be asked a few onboarding questions.  
2\. Choose **Australia** as your country.  
3\. Select **SMS** as what you’re building.  
4\. Choose “With no code” or “With minimal code” (doesn’t matter for setup).

## **Step 3: Get an SMS-Enabled Phone Number**

1\. In the Twilio Console, go to **Phone Numbers** → **Manage** → **Buy a Number**  
• [Direct link to buy number](https://www.twilio.com/console/phone-numbers/search)  
2\. Set the **Country** to **Australia**  
3\. Check the box for **SMS**  
4\. Click **Search**  
5\. Choose a number and click **Buy**  
Free trial accounts come with a trial balance. If needed, upgrade your account to purchase more numbers or remove restrictions.

## **Step 4: Find Your Account SID & Auth Token**

1\. Go to the **Twilio Console Home**  
• [https://www.twilio.com/console](https://www.twilio.com/console)  
2\. You’ll see these credentials on the dashboard:  
• **Account SID** (starts with AC...)  
• **Auth Token** (click the icon to reveal it)

## **Step 5: Share Credentials with MagicBlocks** 

**IMPORTANT:** These are sensitive credentials. Share them only with trusted services.   
1\. Copy the **Account SID** and **Auth Token**  
2\. Paste them into MagicBlocks securely through **Library > Connection > Twilio** then click **Connect** and add **New Connection** on Twilio

You're now ready to start sending SMS via Twilio from your MagicBlocks AI Agent!

## **Related Article**

[Twilio Integration (Setup Guide)](https://help.magicblocks.ai/en/article/create-ai-sms-agent)