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Unibox → Update Unibox Message

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Overview

This node operation updates a message in the Unibox resource of the Instantly API. It allows users to modify various attributes of a Unibox message such as the message subject, reminder timestamp, read/unread status, focus status, and interest status. This operation is useful for managing and organizing messages within the Unibox, for example, setting reminders for follow-ups, marking important messages as focused, or updating the message subject for clarity.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating the subject of a specific Unibox message to reflect new information.
  2. Setting a reminder timestamp on a message to prompt a follow-up action.
  3. Marking a message as read or unread to manage message status.
  4. Changing the focus status of a message to highlight important communications.

Properties

Name Meaning
Message ID The ID of the Unibox message to update.
Subject The new subject to update the message with.
Reminder Timestamp The timestamp to set or update a reminder for the message.
Is Unread Mark the message as read or unread.
Is Focused Mark the message as focused or not.
Interest Status The interest status of the message, represented as a number.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the updated Unibox message.
  • subject - The updated subject of the message.
  • reminderTs - The updated reminder timestamp of the message.
  • isUnread - The updated read/unread status of the message.
  • isFocused - The updated focus status of the message.
  • iStatus - The updated interest status of the message.

Dependencies

  • Instantly API with an API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Message ID provided is valid and exists in the Unibox; otherwise, the update will fail.
  • Check that the API key credential is correctly configured and has the necessary permissions to update Unibox messages.
  • If the reminder timestamp is not in the correct format, the API may reject the update.
  • Common error messages may include authorization errors, invalid message ID errors, or validation errors for the input fields. Verify input values and credentials to resolve these issues.

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