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Recover missed calls with Twilio, Slack and Google Sheets

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1. Workflow Overview

Never lose an inbound lead because someone missed the phone. This workflow captures missed inbound calls from Twilio, logs them, notifies your team, and instantly sends a context aware SMS to the c...

Best for

  • Lead Nurturing automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.noop, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.twilio, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Shashwat Singh.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Recover missed calls with Twilio, Slack and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Recover missed calls with Twilio, Slack and Google Sheets

Never lose an inbound lead because someone missed the phone.

This workflow captures missed inbound calls from Twilio, logs them, notifies your team, and instantly sends a context aware SMS to the caller. It automatically adapts messaging based on business hours, ensuring fast response during working hours and clear expectations after hours.

Built for small service businesses, agencies, clinics, and local operators who rely heavily on phone calls.

How it works

  1. Receives inbound call events from Twilio via webhook

  2. Filters for failed, busy, or no answer call statuses

  3. Checks whether the call happened during business hours

  4. Logs call details to Google Sheets for tracking and follow up

  5. Sends an automatic SMS reply to the caller

  • During business hours, promises a quick callback

  • After hours, sets next business day expectations

  1. Notifies your team in Slack with caller details

This creates instant acknowledgment, internal visibility, and a structured follow up trail.

Setup steps

  1. Connect your Twilio account and configure the webhook URL
  2. Connect Google Sheets and select your tracking sheet
  3. Connect Slack and choose a notification channel
  4. Adjust business hours and timezone inside the code node
  5. Customize SMS copy to match your brand voice

Setup typically takes 10 to 15 minutes.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Skip - Call Was Answered

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Receive Missed Call Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 3 - Check Call Failed/Busy/No-Answer

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 4 - Check Business Hours

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - Log Missed Call to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 6 - Is It Business Hours?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 7 - SMS - Call Back in 5 Minutes

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.twilio - twilio
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - SMS - Will Contact in Business Hours

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.twilio - twilio
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Notify Team on Slack

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.4

Block 10 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Recover missed calls with Twilio, Slack and Google Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 13
Categories Lead Nurturing
Author Shashwat Singh
Published 20 Feb 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13535/13535.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Recover missed calls with Twilio, Slack and Google Sheets do?

Never lose an inbound lead because someone missed the phone. This workflow captures missed inbound calls from Twilio, logs them, notifies your team, and instantly sends a context aware SMS to the c...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Nurturing use case.