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ActionBrevoUpdated May 2026

How do I update a Brevo contact?

Short answer: Drop the "BrevoUpdate 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Email or Contact ID
identifier
stringRequiredThe email address or numeric ID of the contact to update
First Name
first_name
stringOptionalContact's first (given) name.
Last Name
last_name
stringOptionalContact's last (family) name.
SMS Phone
sms
stringOptionalPhone number in E.164 format
Add to List IDs
list_ids
stringOptionalComma-separated list IDs to add the contact to
Remove from List IDs
unlink_list_ids
stringOptionalComma-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.

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