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MActionMicrosoft Dynamics 365Updated May 2026

How do I update a Dynamics 365 contact?

Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft Dynamics 365Update Dynamics Contact" 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
Contact ID
contact_id
stringRequiredGUID of the contact to update
First Name
first_name
stringOptionalNew first name
Last Name
last_name
stringOptionalNew last name
Email
email
emailOptionalNew primary email
Phone
phone
stringOptionalNew business phone
Job Title
job_title
stringOptionalNew job title
Sample request
{
"contact_id": "{{trigger.contact_id}}",
"first_name": "{{trigger.first_name}}",
"last_name": "{{trigger.last_name}}",
"email": "{{trigger.from}}",
"phone": "{{trigger.phone}}"
}
Returns
{
"lastname": "Doe-Smith",
"contactid": "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001",
"firstname": "Jane",
"modifiedon": "2025-01-16T12:00:00Z"
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Update Dynamics Contact.

What does the Update Dynamics Contact action do in Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Partial contact update. For "Clearbit enriched this contact → push to Dynamics" or "support tagged contact → reflect in CRM" workflows.
What inputs does Update Dynamics Contact require?
Required: Contact ID. 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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 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 Dynamics Contact support batch operations?
Yes. Run Update Dynamics Contact inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Microsoft Dynamics 365's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Microsoft Dynamics 365 actions.

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