Actions37
- 🎯 Campaign Management Actions
- 👥 Lead Management Actions
- 📧 Email Accounts Actions
- 📊 Analytics & Stats Actions
Overview
The "Reply to Lead" operation in the SmartLead node allows users to send a reply message directly to a lead's email address from the master inbox. This is part of a comprehensive email marketing automation integration that manages leads, campaigns, email accounts, and analytics.
This operation is beneficial when you want to automate or programmatically respond to individual leads based on their email address, for example:
- Sending follow-up messages after a lead interacts with a campaign.
- Replying to inquiries or responses received from leads.
- Automating personalized communication flows within your marketing funnel.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Email Address | The email address of the lead to whom the reply will be sent. |
| Additional Fields | (Not applicable for this operation) |
Output
The output of the "Reply to Lead" operation is a JSON object containing the response data from the SmartLead API after sending the reply. The exact structure depends on the API response but generally includes confirmation of the reply action or any relevant metadata returned by the server.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active API key credential for the SmartLead service configured in n8n.
- The node makes authenticated HTTP POST requests to the SmartLead API endpoint
https://server.smartlead.ai/api/v1/leads/reply. - Network access to the SmartLead API server is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing email address parameter will cause the API call to fail.
- Authentication errors if the API key credential is not set up correctly.
- Network connectivity problems preventing access to the SmartLead API.
Error messages:
- Errors returned from the API will be included in the node output if "Continue On Fail" is enabled.
- Typical error messages might include "Invalid email address", "Unauthorized", or "API rate limit exceeded".
Resolutions:
- Ensure the email address is valid and correctly formatted.
- Verify the API key credential is properly configured and has sufficient permissions.
- Check network connectivity and firewall settings.
- Enable "Continue On Fail" to handle errors gracefully in workflows.
Links and References
- SmartLead API Documentation (assumed URL based on baseURL)
- n8n Documentation on HTTP Request Node for understanding API calls
- General best practices for email marketing automation and lead management