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ActionAmplitudeUpdated May 2026

How do I update user properties in Amplitude?

Short answer: Drop the "AmplitudeIdentify User" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
User ID
user_id
stringRequired
User Properties (JSON)
user_properties_json
stringRequired
Sample request
{
"user_id": "{{trigger.user_id}}",
"user_properties_json": "{{trigger.user_properties_json}}"
}
Returns
"success"

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Identify User.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Identify User.

What does the Identify User action do in Amplitude?
Upserts user-level properties (plan, country, signup_date) on the Amplitude user record. Drives segmentation in dashboards and cohorts. Use $set_once for properties that should only set on first encounter (signup_date) — $set overwrites on every call.
What inputs does Identify User require?
Required: User ID, User Properties (JSON). Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Amplitude returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Identify User support batch operations?
Yes. Run Identify User inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Amplitude's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Amplitude actions.

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