Actions8
Overview
This node integrates with the OpenEMM email marketing platform, specifically enabling management of mailing lists. The "Create Mailing List" operation allows users to create a new mailing list by specifying its name and an optional description. This is useful for organizing recipients into groups for targeted email campaigns.
Common scenarios include:
- Setting up segmented mailing lists for different customer groups.
- Creating new mailing lists dynamically as part of automated workflows.
- Managing email marketing campaigns by grouping recipients logically.
Example: Automatically creating a "Weekly Updates" mailing list before adding recipients or sending newsletters.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Method of authentication; currently supports only "Basic" authentication. |
| Name | The name of the mailing list to create (e.g., "Weekly updates"). Required. |
| Description | Optional short description explaining the purpose or meaning of the mailing list. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the OpenEMM API after creating the mailing list. This typically includes details such as the mailing list ID, name, description, and any other metadata returned by the API.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential configured in n8n for authenticating with the OpenEMM API using Basic authentication.
- Depends on the OpenEMM RESTful API being accessible and properly configured.
- Uses internal helper functions to make HTTP requests to OpenEMM endpoints.
Troubleshooting
- Authentication errors: Ensure that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- Validation errors: The "Name" property is required; missing or empty names will cause the API to reject the request.
- API connectivity issues: Verify network access to the OpenEMM server and correct API endpoint URLs.
- Unexpected API responses: Check if the OpenEMM instance is running the expected version and supports the mailing list creation endpoint.
If the node throws errors related to request failures, inspect the error message for HTTP status codes and messages to diagnose issues like invalid parameters or server errors.