WhatsApp & SMS (Twilio)

Connect Twilio to send and receive WhatsApp and SMS messages in Nero.

Prerequisites

  • A Twilio account (sign up free)
  • A phone number (Twilio provides one, or bring your own)
  • For WhatsApp: a Meta Business account linked to Twilio
1

Get your Twilio credentials

  1. Go to your Twilio Console (console.twilio.com)
  2. On the dashboard, find:
    • Account SID (starts with AC...)
    • Auth Token (click to reveal)
  3. Copy both values
2

Get a phone number

For SMS

  1. In Twilio Console → Phone NumbersBuy a Number
  2. Select a number with SMS capability
  3. Note down the number (e.g. +31612345678)

For WhatsApp

  1. Go to Twilio ConsoleMessagingSendersWhatsApp Senders
  2. Follow the registration flow to connect your WhatsApp Business number
  3. For testing: you can use Twilio's sandbox under MessagingTry it outSend a WhatsApp message
3

Create a Messaging Service

  1. Go to Twilio ConsoleMessagingServices
  2. Click Create Messaging Service
  3. Name it (e.g. Nero)
  4. Add your phone number(s) as Senders (Step 2 in the wizard)
  5. In Step 3 — Set up integration:
    • Select Send a webhook
    • Request URL: https://nerops.ai/api/webhooks/twilio
    • HTTP Method: HTTP Post
  6. Complete the remaining steps

This ensures incoming WhatsApp and SMS messages are forwarded to Nero.

4

Connect in Nero

  1. Open Nero → SettingsIntegrations
  2. Click Connect on the Twilio card
  3. Enter:
    • Account SID — from Step 1
    • Auth Token — from Step 1
    • WhatsApp Number — your WhatsApp-enabled number (e.g. +31612345678)
    • SMS Number — your SMS-enabled number (optional, can be the same)
  4. Click Save & Connect — Nero validates your credentials automatically
5

Test your connection

  1. Click Test on the Twilio card to verify your credentials are valid
  2. Send a WhatsApp message to your configured number from your phone — it should appear in Nero

Alternative: Webhook via Phone Number (without Messaging Service)

If you prefer not to use a Messaging Service:

  1. In Twilio ConsolePhone NumbersManageActive Numbers
  2. Click on your phone number
  3. Scroll to Messaging Configuration
  4. Under "A message comes in", set:
    • Webhook URL: https://nerops.ai/api/webhooks/twilio
    • HTTP Method: POST
  5. Click Save
Pricing — Twilio charges per message: ~$0.005/SMS, ~$0.005/WhatsApp (conversation-based pricing). New accounts get trial credit.