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Actions9

Contact → Create

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Overview

This node operation creates a new contact in the Nimba SMS system. It is useful for adding individual contacts with their phone numbers and optional additional details such as name and group assignments. For example, a user can add a new contact with a phone number, assign a name, and specify groups to organize contacts for targeted SMS campaigns.

Use Case Examples

  1. Adding a new contact with phone number +224123456789, name 'John Doe', and assigning to groups 'Group1' and 'Group2'.
  2. Creating a contact with just a phone number when minimal information is available.

Properties

Name Meaning
Phone Number The contact phone number, required for creating the contact.
Additional Fields Optional additional details for the contact, including name and groups to assign the contact to.

Output

JSON

  • json - The response object from the API containing the created contact details.

Dependencies

  • Nimba SMS API with an API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid phone number error: Ensure the phone number is valid and correctly formatted.
  • API request failures: Check API credentials and network connectivity.
  • Group assignment issues: Ensure group names are correctly comma-separated and exist in the system.

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