Overview

This node updates an existing contact in the Bexio system. It is useful for scenarios where you need to modify contact details such as name, address, phone numbers, or remarks for customers or suppliers already stored in Bexio. For example, you can update a contact's phone number or change their address information programmatically within an automation workflow.

Use Case Examples

1. Updating a customer's phone number after receiving new contact information.
2. Changing the address of a supplier in the system to reflect their new location.

Properties

Output

JSON

• id - The unique identifier of the updated contact.
• contact_type_id - The type of contact (person or company).
• name_1 - The first name of the contact.
• name_2 - The last name of the contact.
• address - The street address of the contact.
• postcode - The postal code of the contact's address.
• city - The city of the contact's address.
• mail - The email address of the contact.
• phone_fixed - The fixed (landline) phone number of the contact.
• phone_mobile - The mobile phone number of the contact.
• remarks - Additional remarks or notes about the contact.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for Bexio API authentication to perform update operations.

Troubleshooting

• If the Contact ID is invalid or does not exist, the node will throw an error indicating the contact could not be found. Verify the Contact ID before running the node.
• If required fields are missing or invalid in the update fields, the API may reject the update request. Ensure all required fields are correctly provided.
• Network or authentication errors may occur if the API key credential is incorrect or expired. Check and update the API credentials as needed.

Links

• Bexio API - Update Contact - Official Bexio API documentation for updating a contact, detailing required parameters and response structure.