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ActionKlaviyoUpdated May 2026
How do I create a Klaviyo profile?
Short answer: Drop the "Klaviyo → Create 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.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Email email | string | Required | Email address of the profile |
First Name first_name | string | Optional | First name of the profile |
Last Name last_name | string | Optional | Last name of the profile |
Phone Number phone_number | string | Optional | Phone 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.
Action
Create Campaign
Creates a new email campaign in Klaviyo with audiences (included/excluded), template, subject, and send options. Used to programmatically schedule one-off blasts driven by data in another system.
ActionList Campaigns
Lists campaigns from your Klaviyo account with status (Draft, Scheduled, Sent), audiences, and timing. Used for reporting dashboards or weekly digests.
ActionList Profiles
Lists profiles (contacts) from your Klaviyo account with their email, phone, and properties. Used for exports or for syncing into your CDP.
ActionSubscribe Profile
Subscribes a profile to a Klaviyo list with explicit email/SMS consent (single or double opt-in based on the list config). Use after a signup form fills.
Send create profile from your workflows.
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