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MActionManyChatUpdated June 2026

How do I update a ManyChat subscriber's custom field?

Short answer: You can set manychat custom field in ManyChat by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the ManyChat Set ManyChat Custom Field action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Set ManyChat Custom Field in ManyChat — start free All 9 ManyChat actions
Set ManyChat Custom Field in ManyChat — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Subscriber ID
subscriber_id
stringRequiredManyChat subscriber ID
Custom Field ID
field_id
stringRequiredCustom field ID (numeric)
Value
field_value
stringRequiredValue to set
Sample request
{
  "subscriber_id": "e.g. 123456789012345",
  "field_id": "e.g. 12345",
  "field_value": "any value"
}
Returns
{
  "status": "success"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Set ManyChat Custom Field.

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

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Gmail → ManyChat
1 Gmail triggers
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Slack → ManyChat
13 Slack triggers
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Google Sheets → ManyChat
2 Google Sheets triggers
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HubSpot → ManyChat
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Set ManyChat Custom Field.

What does the Set ManyChat Custom Field action do in ManyChat?
Sets a custom field value on a subscriber. Custom fields drive ManyChat conditional logic; updates from external sources enable richer flow personalisation.
What inputs does Set ManyChat Custom Field require?
Required: Subscriber ID, Custom Field ID, Value. 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 ManyChat 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 Set ManyChat Custom Field support batch operations?
Yes. Run Set ManyChat Custom Field inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles ManyChat's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other ManyChat actions.

Action
ManyChat Add Tag
Applies a tag to a subscriber — tags drive ManyChat flow triggers. For "external signal → tag for the matching flow" patterns.
Action
Find ManyChat Subscriber by Name
Lookup by partial name match. Useful for sales workflows that need to find a known subscriber to push a message.
Action
Find ManyChat Subscriber by Phone
Lookup by phone number. For WhatsApp Business workflows where the customer's phone is the join key.
Action
Get ManyChat Subscriber
Returns a subscriber by ID with profile, tags, custom fields. The standard lookup for context-enrichment workflows.
Action
List ManyChat Subscribers by Tag
Returns subscribers with a specific tag. Useful for "all subscribers tagged X → fan out the targeted message" workflows.
Action
ManyChat Remove Tag
Removes a specific tag. For exit-state transitions ("they unsubscribed from this campaign → remove the tag").
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