ActionMixpanelUpdated May 2026

How do I set Mixpanel user properties?

Short answer: Drop the "Mixpanel → Mixpanel Set User Profile" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 3 Mixpanel 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
Distinct ID distinct_id	string	Required	—
Properties (JSON) properties_json	string	Required	{"$email":"jane@x.com","plan":"premium"}

Sample request

{
  "distinct_id": "{{trigger.distinct_id}}",
  "properties_json": "{\"$email\":\"jane@x.com\",\"plan\":\"premium\"}"
}

Returns

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Mixpanel Set User Profile.

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

Google Sheets → Mixpanel

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Mixpanel

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Mixpanel Set User Profile.

What does the Mixpanel Set User Profile action do in Mixpanel?

Upserts user-level properties used in People analytics. For "external state change → reflect in Mixpanel for cohort accuracy" sync workflows.

What inputs does Mixpanel Set User Profile require?

Required: Distinct ID, Properties (JSON). 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 Mixpanel 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 Mixpanel Set User Profile support batch operations?

Yes. Run Mixpanel Set User Profile inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Mixpanel's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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