MActionManyChatUpdated May 2026

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

Short answer: Drop the "ManyChat → Set ManyChat Custom Field" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 9 ManyChat 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
Subscriber ID subscriber_id	string	Required	ManyChat subscriber ID
Custom Field ID field_id	string	Required	Custom field ID (numeric)
Value field_value	string	Required	Value 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.

Google Sheets → ManyChat

2 Google Sheets triggers

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. Tiny Command handles ManyChat's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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