ActionIterableUpdated May 2026

How do I update Iterable user attributes?

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

Use this action All 6 Iterable actions

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 email	string	Required	The email address. Used as the recipient or identifier depending on context.
Data Fields (JSON) dataFields	string	Optional	{"firstName":"Jane","plan":"premium"}
User ID (alternate key) userId	string	Optional	—
Merge Nested Objects mergeNestedObjects	options	Optional	—

Sample request

{
  "email": "e.g. user@example.com",
  "dataFields": "{\"firstName\":\"Jane\",\"plan\":\"premium\"}",
  "userId": "{{trigger.userId}}",
  "mergeNestedObjects": "{{trigger.mergeNestedObjects}}"
}

Returns

{
  "msg": "Success",
  "code": "Success",
  "params": {}
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Iterable User.

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

Google Sheets → Iterable

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Iterable

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Update Iterable User.

What does the Update Iterable User action do in Iterable?

Upserts user data fields (plan, country, signup_date, lifetime_value). The state-update hook for keeping audience segmentation accurate.

What inputs does Update Iterable User require?

Required: Email. 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 Iterable 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 Iterable User support batch operations?

Yes. Run Update Iterable User inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Iterable's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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