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ActionBrevoUpdated May 2026
How do I update a Brevo contact?
Short answer: Drop the "Brevo → Update Contact" 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.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Email or Contact ID identifier | string | Required | The email address or numeric ID of the contact to update |
First Name first_name | string | Optional | Contact's first (given) name. |
Last Name last_name | string | Optional | Contact's last (family) name. |
SMS Phone sms | string | Optional | Phone number in E.164 format |
Add to List IDs list_ids | string | Optional | Comma-separated list IDs to add the contact to |
Remove from List IDs unlink_list_ids | string | Optional | Comma-separated list IDs to remove the contact from |
Sample request
{"identifier": "user@example.com","first_name": "e.g. Jane","last_name": "e.g. Doe","sms": "+15551234567","list_ids": "e.g. 2,5"}
Returns
{"success": true}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Contact.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Update Contact.
What does the Update Contact action do in Brevo?
Partial update on a contact's attributes and list memberships. Only passed fields change. For "enriched from external source → write back" or "plan tier changed → update Brevo for segment accuracy" sync patterns.
What inputs does Update Contact require?
Required: Email or Contact ID. 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 Brevo 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 Update Contact support batch operations?
Yes. Run Update Contact inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Brevo's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Brevo actions.
Action
Add Contact to List
Adds an existing contact to a specific Brevo list. If the contact isn't in the account, this fails — use Create Contact first or the upsert pattern. List membership drives campaign targeting.
ActionCreate Contact
Creates or upserts (when updateEnabled=true) a contact with email, attributes, and initial list memberships. The base hook for "form submission → push to Brevo" sync workflows.
ActionDelete Contact
Hard-deletes the contact and history. Irreversible — for GDPR right-to-erasure compliance workflows. For soft removal that preserves engagement history, unsubscribe or move to a suppression list instead.
ActionGet Contact
Returns the contact by email or ID with all attributes and list memberships. The standard lookup for enrichment workflows or for resolving "is this email in Brevo already" before downstream decisions.
ActionList Contacts
Paginated contacts with filters by list, segment, modified date. For sync workflows that mirror Brevo into a warehouse, paginate with the modifiedSince filter to incrementally pull only touched records.
ActionList Brevo Lists
Returns every list in the connected account with name, contact count, folder. Useful for populating list-pickers at workflow setup or for inventorying audience structure.
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