Actions15
Overview
This node integrates with the Instantly API to manage leads, accounts, and campaigns. Specifically for the Lead - Create operation, it allows users to create a new lead in the Instantly system by providing an email address and optional additional details such as company, first name, last name, and LinkedIn URL.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Automating lead generation workflows by adding new leads collected from forms or other sources directly into Instantly.
- Enriching marketing automation pipelines by programmatically creating leads with detailed information.
- Integrating Instantly lead creation into broader CRM or sales processes within n8n.
Example use case:
- A marketing team collects potential customer emails via a landing page form and uses this node to automatically add those contacts as leads in Instantly, including their company and LinkedIn profile if available.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The email address of the lead to create (required). | |
| Additional Fields | Optional extra information about the lead: Company, First Name, Last Name, LinkedIn URL. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created lead as returned by the Instantly API. This typically includes the lead's unique ID and all submitted fields.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Instantly API.
- The node makes HTTP requests to Instantly's REST API endpoints under
/leads. - Proper configuration of the Instantly API credentials in n8n is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Missing required "Email" property will cause the API request to fail.
- Invalid or expired API credentials will result in authentication errors.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
Error messages:
- Authentication errors usually indicate invalid API keys; verify and update credentials.
- Validation errors from the API may occur if the email format is incorrect or required fields are missing.
- Rate limiting or server errors from Instantly should be retried after some delay.
Links and References
- Instantly API Documentation (for detailed API endpoint info)
- n8n documentation on creating custom nodes