> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.smstools.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# What is Zapier?

A Zap is an automated workflow that connects your apps and services together. Every Zap consists of a trigger step and one or more action steps. 
When you turn your Zap on, it will run the action steps every time the trigger event occurs.

Smstools has a Zapier app that allows you to send SMS messages from within Zapier via your Smstools account.
You can use our Zapier app via the link below:
https://zapier.com/apps/smstools/integrations

There are two ways you can create Zaps: 1: with a Zap template or 2: from scratch.

1: You can find pre-built Zaps (Zap templates) on your Dashboard, the Zapier Explore page, the Zapier blog, and on individual app pages. To use a Zap template, click Try it.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/7bb7f1f7a2418c00/zapier_11ksems.jpg)

2: You can also create your Zap from scratch. In your Zapier account, hover over the left sidebar menu and click Make a Zap.