Buttondown SMS Integration

Yes — Mobile Message integrates with Buttondown. Send and receive SMS from the tools you already use.

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About the Buttondown integration

Newsletter writers and list builders rely on Buttondown to manage subscribers and grow their audience through email content. But most engagement happens through email alone, and reaching subscribers on another channel like SMS creates new ways to connect and convert. When a new subscriber joins your list, send an SMS welcome message confirming they are subscribed, what cadence they can expect, and how they can get the most from your content. When a paid subscriber upgrades to a premium tier, text them a personalised thank-you so they feel appreciated and valued. When someone unsubscribes, an SMS can ask for feedback or reasons they are leaving, turning departures into insights for improvement. By reaching subscribers on SMS alongside email campaigns, you strengthen relationships, build loyalty, and gather direct subscriber feedback in real time. SMS brings your most important updates and premium content to subscribers instantly, not buried in inbox filters. Zapier connects Buttondown to Mobile Message, so newsletter engagement extends beyond email into the channel where people read texts immediately.
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What you can automate

Connect Buttondown and Mobile Message through Zapier and these run on their own, with no code and no developer.

When A new subscriber joins your newsletter Buttondown · New Confirmed Subscriber
Then Send a welcome text Mobile Message · Send SMS
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When A subscriber upgrades to paid Buttondown · New Paid Subscriber
Then Text a thank-you message Mobile Message · Send SMS
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When A subscriber unsubscribes from the list Buttondown · New Churned Subscriber
Then Send a farewell or feedback request Mobile Message · Send SMS
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1.6¢ per SMS on Your First Purchase

Your first purchase is just 1.6¢ per message at any volume, and credits never expire. Stock up early and enjoy lasting value.

100% Direct-to-Carrier Delivery

Every message goes directly to Australian mobile carriers, never through other SMS aggregators or offshore routes.

FREE Dedicated Number

Get a dedicated virtual number to send and receive SMS messages, at no extra cost! Perfect for two-way SMS messaging.

Everything Buttondown supports on Zapier

Any of these can start or complete an SMS automation with Mobile Message.

Triggers 12
  • List Subscribers — Triggers when a subscriber is created with the given filters.
  • New Churned Subscriber — Triggers when a subscriber churns from a paid subscription.
  • New Confirmed Subscriber — Triggers when a new subscriber confirms their subscription.
  • New Draft — Triggers when a new draft is created.
  • New Email — Triggers when a new email is sent.
  • New Paid Subscriber — Triggers when a subscriber upgrades to a paid subscription (or is gifted a subscription).
  • New Scheduled Email — Triggers when a new email is scheduled.
  • New Subscriber — Triggers when a new subscriber is created.
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  • New Survey Response — Triggers when a survey is responded to.
  • New Tag — Triggers when a new tag is created.
  • Newsletters — Triggers when a new newsletter is created.
  • Subscriber Tag Added/Removed — Triggers when a tag in a subscriber is added or removed.
Actions 9
  • Add Tags to Subscriber — Adds tags to a subscriber.
  • Create Draft — Creates a draft.
  • Create Email — Creates an email.
  • Create Scheduled Email — Creates a scheduled email.
  • Create Subscriber — Creates a subscriber.
  • Create Tag — Creates a new tag.
  • Remove Tag From Subscriber — Removes a tag from a subscriber.
  • Send Email to Subscriber — Sends an existing email to a given subscriber.
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  • Update Subscriber — Updates a subscriber.

Everything Your Integration Needs

Easy-to-Use Integration
Easy-to-Use Integration

Our SMS platform is simple to integrate with your existing application.

Custom Sender IDs
Custom Sender IDs

Personalise your messages with a branded sender name, improving trust and engagement with your audience.

Real-Time Delivery Receipts
Real-Time Delivery Receipts

Track your message statuses in real time, ensuring complete transparency and campaign effectiveness.

Inbound SMS Handling
Inbound SMS Handling

Receive replies and incoming messages directly into your app for seamless two-way communication.

Buttondown + SMS: common questions

Can I send an SMS when a new subscriber joins Buttondown?

Yes. Create a Zap with the New Confirmed Subscriber trigger from Buttondown and the Send SMS action from Mobile Message. You can personalise the welcome message to confirm subscription and set expectations for email frequency.

Can I text someone when they upgrade to paid in Buttondown?

Yes. Set up a Zap using the New Paid Subscriber trigger to send an SMS thank-you message. It is a great way to make premium subscribers feel appreciated and valued.

How do I link Buttondown and Mobile Message in Zapier?

Both accounts need to be active in Zapier. Choose Buttondown as your trigger app, Mobile Message as the action app, then map subscriber details and personalise your SMS message. The setup is instant with no code.

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