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EspoCRM

Interact with EspoCRM API to manage accounts, contacts, leads, and opportunities. Create, read, update and delete CRM records.

Overview

This node is designed to delete a contact record from an external system. It is useful in scenarios where you need to programmatically remove contacts, such as cleaning up outdated or incorrect data, automating contact management workflows, or integrating with CRM systems to maintain accurate records.

For example, if you have a list of contacts that are no longer valid or needed, this node can be used to delete those contacts by specifying their unique IDs.

Properties

Name Meaning
Contact ID The unique identifier of the contact to delete

Output

The output of this node typically contains JSON data indicating the result of the delete operation. This may include confirmation of deletion, status messages, or error details if the deletion failed. The exact structure depends on the external system's API response but generally confirms whether the contact was successfully deleted.

No binary data output is expected from this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the external system managing contacts.
  • Needs appropriate API credentials or authentication tokens configured in n8n to authorize the delete request.
  • The node relies on an external module handling operations, which performs the actual API call to delete the contact.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Providing an invalid or non-existent Contact ID will likely result in an error or no action.
    • Missing or incorrect API credentials can cause authentication failures.
    • Network connectivity problems may prevent successful communication with the external system.
  • Error messages and resolutions:

    • "Contact not found": Verify the Contact ID is correct and exists in the system.
    • "Authentication failed": Check that the API credentials are correctly set up and have sufficient permissions.
    • Timeout or network errors: Ensure stable internet connection and that the external service is reachable.

Links and References

  • Refer to the external system's API documentation for details on deleting contacts.
  • Consult n8n documentation on setting up API credentials and using HTTP request nodes for similar operations.

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