Send Contact
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation sends contact information to the Maileon API. It is useful for adding or updating contacts in a Maileon mailing list, including setting permissions and synchronization options. For example, it can be used to add a new subscriber with specific contact fields or update an existing subscriber's details.
Use Case Examples
- Adding a new contact with email, permission level, and custom fields to Maileon.
- Updating an existing contact's information based on email or external ID with synchronization options.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The email address of the contact, used as the primary identifier. | |
| External ID | An optional external identifier for the contact, used alternatively to email for identification. |
| Source | The source of the contact, providing context or origin information. |
| Permission | The permission level for the contact, such as Confirmed Opt-In or None, affecting subscription status. |
| Sync Mode | Specifies how to handle synchronization if the contact already exists, either ignoring or updating. |
| Send Double Opt-In | Whether to send a double opt-in email, required only when permission is set to None. |
| DOI Key | A key required when double opt-in is enabled and permission is None, used for mailing identification. |
| Contact Field Mapping | Mapping of contact fields to values, allowing custom and standard fields to be set for the contact. |
Output
JSON
email- The email address of the contact sent or updated.standard_fields- Standard contact fields with their values.custom_fields- Custom contact fields with their values.
Dependencies
- Maileon API authentication credential
Troubleshooting
- Common errors include invalid date or number formats in contact fields, which cause validation errors.
- Errors may occur if required fields like email or event type are missing.
- API request failures due to authentication issues or network problems.
- To resolve, ensure correct field formats, required parameters, and valid API credentials.
Links
- Maileon Contacts API Documentation - Official documentation for managing contacts via Maileon API.