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Lead → Update

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Overview

This node updates an existing lead in a system by modifying its details such as name, email, notes, custom variables, and tracking data. It is useful in scenarios where lead information needs to be kept current, for example, updating contact details or adding additional tracking information for marketing attribution.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a lead's email and notes after receiving new information from a customer.
  2. Modifying custom variables for a lead to reflect changes in their preferences or status.
  3. Adding tracking data to a lead to improve marketing analytics and attribution.

Properties

Name Meaning
Lead ID Identifier of the lead to update, required to specify which lead to modify.
Lead Name Full name of the lead, required for updating the lead's name.
Email Optional email address to update the lead's contact information.
Notes Additional notes or remarks about the lead to provide context or details.
Custom Variables Custom variables to assign or update specific attributes of the lead.
Tracking Data Various tracking parameters for attribution and analytics purposes, such as user agent, IP address, ad click identifiers, and campaign data.

Output

JSON

  • id - Unique identifier of the updated lead.
  • name - Full name of the updated lead.
  • email - Email address of the updated lead.
  • notes - Additional notes or remarks about the updated lead.
  • customVariables - Custom variables associated with the updated lead.
  • tracking_data - Tracking data related to the updated lead for analytics and attribution.

Dependencies

  • An API key credential for authentication with the lead management system's API.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Lead ID is correctly specified and exists in the system to avoid 'lead not found' errors.
  • Verify that required fields like Lead Name are provided to prevent validation errors.
  • Check network connectivity and API credentials if requests fail or time out.
  • If SSL issues occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL certificate validation, but only if safe to do so.

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