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Contact → Update Contact
AI-generatedOverview
This node updates a contact's information in the system. It is useful for scenarios where you need to modify existing contact details such as email address, SMS number, or custom data fields. For example, you might use this node to update a subscriber's email after they change it or to add additional data fields to their profile.
Use Case Examples
- Updating a subscriber's email address using their contact ID.
- Modifying a subscriber's SMS number and custom data fields based on their email address.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Contact Identifier (ID or Key) | The unique identifier of the contact to update. This can be either the contact ID or a contact key, depending on the identifier type selected. |
| Identify Contact By | Determines whether the contact is identified by their ID/key or by their email address. |
| Email Address | The new email address to update for the contact. |
| SMS Number | The new SMS number to update for the contact. |
| Data Fields | Optional custom data fields to update for the contact. Each field consists of a field name and a corresponding value. |
Output
JSON
subscriberId- The ID or key of the updated contact.email- The updated email address of the contact.smsNumber- The updated SMS number of the contact.fields- The updated custom data fields of the contact.
Dependencies
- An API key credential for authenticating with the contact management system.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the contact identifier (ID or email) is correct and exists in the system to avoid 'contact not found' errors.
- Verify that the API key credential is valid and has the necessary permissions to update contacts.
- Check that required fields are provided based on the identifier type selected.