Twilio · api · fg-0166

Twilio trial accounts will not send your own SMS text; Body must be a template name such as sms_2fa

Quickstart send code with a custom Body fails on a new trial account

Verified 2026-10-15 · Confirmed by 0 builders · Trust 50/100

Cause

Trial accounts may only send Twilio provided message templates, chosen by name in the body parameter, to verified US numbers. Custom text arrives only after upgrading.

Fix

During the trial pass a template name as body, or upgrade the account before testing real copy.

Apply

await client.messages.create({ to: '+15551234567', body: 'sms_2fa' });

Affects: Twilio trial accounts; trial SMS rules as published 2026-08-13; trials also expire after 30 days

Sources

• https://www.twilio.com/docs/usage/trials/try-out-sms
• https://www.twilio.com/docs/usage/tutorials/how-to-use-your-free-trial-account

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