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How to fix Zapier error: destination number invalid?


Reason


You try to send an SMS through Zapier but the phone number is incorrect formatted.



Solution


Zapier has a number formatter tool so you can fix the number format before sending the SMS message.



How


  • Add a formatter step between the trigger and action.
  • Select "helper step" -> "Formatter"
  • Now select: "Numbers"
  • In the transform dropdown select "Format Phone Number"


Now you have to select:


Input : the phone number field which contains the wrong formatted number

To: Select here option 8: No symbols, international

Country: Your country (eg US)


After setting up these Formatter the number will be formatter automatically by Zapier and will be recognized by Coupontools.

Updated on: 23/10/2019

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