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ActionKlaviyoUpdated May 2026

How do I create a Klaviyo profile?

Short answer: Drop the "KlaviyoCreate Profile" 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
email
stringRequiredEmail address of the profile
First Name
first_name
stringOptionalFirst name of the profile
Last Name
last_name
stringOptionalLast name of the profile
Phone Number
phone_number
stringOptionalPhone number in E.164 format (e.g. +15551234567)
Sample request
{
"email": "customer@example.com",
"first_name": "John",
"last_name": "Doe",
"phone_number": "+15551234567"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": "01JABCDEF123456789",
"type": "profile",
"attributes": {
"email": "customer@example.com",
"created": "2026-04-23T10:00:00+00:00",
"updated": "2026-04-23T10:00:00+00:00",
"last_name": "Doe",
"first_name": "John",
"phone_number": "+15551234567"
}
}
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Profile.

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

FAQ

Questions about Create Profile.

What does the Create Profile action do in Klaviyo?
Creates a new profile (contact) in Klaviyo with email, phone, name, location, and any custom properties. Use to seed your audience from a CRM or signup flow.
What inputs does Create Profile 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 Klaviyo 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 Create Profile support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Profile inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Klaviyo's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Klaviyo actions.

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