Create, Update & Get e‑Goi Subscribers in n8n

Every growing business reaches a point where manual contact management starts holding it back. Copying data between tools, updating subscriber details by hand, and double checking that everything is correct can quietly eat up your day and drain your focus.

This n8n workflow template is a small but powerful step in the opposite direction. It shows you how to automatically create a subscriber in e‑Goi, update their data, and then retrieve the final contact details – all in one smooth, repeatable flow. Along the way you will use the built-in e‑Goi node and n8n expressions to pass IDs between nodes so your workflow stays dynamic, reusable, and ready to grow with you.

The problem: Manual steps that slow you down

When you handle contacts manually, you feel it everywhere:

• Creating new subscribers one by one
• Updating names or custom fields in multiple tools
• Checking that the final record is actually correct

These tasks seem small, but they pile up. They interrupt deep work, introduce errors, and make it harder to scale your marketing or operations. If you have ever thought, “I will just do this by hand for now,” you already know how quickly “for now” becomes “forever.”

The possibility: Let automation handle the routine

Automation is not about replacing your judgment. It is about removing the friction between your ideas and your execution. When you let n8n handle repetitive tasks like creating and updating e‑Goi subscribers, you unlock:

• More time for strategy, creativity, and meaningful work
• Less context switching between tools and tabs
• Reliable data that updates itself, without copy-paste mistakes
• A foundation you can extend into more advanced automations later

Think of this workflow as your first building block. Once you see how easy it is to pass a contact ID from one node to the next, you will start to imagine entire systems that run with minimal intervention from you.

Mindset shift: Start small, build momentum

You do not need a massive automation strategy to get value from n8n. A single, well designed workflow can change how you work today and inspire what you build tomorrow.

This tutorial focuses on one clear outcome: create, update, and get an e‑Goi subscriber with zero manual steps in between. As you follow along, notice how each piece connects. That understanding will help you confidently adapt and extend the template for your own use cases.

What this n8n + e‑Goi workflow does

In practical terms, this workflow template will:

• Create a new subscriber in your chosen e‑Goi list
• Update that subscriber immediately after creation
• Retrieve the final, updated contact details from e‑Goi

Behind the scenes, it uses expressions to pass the contact_id from one e‑Goi node to the next. That means you can run this workflow for any new contact without touching the configuration again.

What you need before you start

• An n8n instance (cloud or self‑hosted)
• An e‑Goi account with API access and an API key
• A list ID in e‑Goi where new contacts will be created

Once you have these in place, you are ready to build a workflow that will save you time every single time it runs.

How the workflow is structured

The template is intentionally simple, so you can understand every part and then enhance it as you grow. It uses four nodes in a linear sequence:

1. Manual Trigger – starts the workflow for testing
2. e‑Goi node – operation: create (creates the contact)
3. e‑Goi node – operation: update (updates the created contact)
4. e‑Goi node – operation: get (retrieves the updated contact)

Each e‑Goi node receives parameters and the contact ID from the previous node. That pattern – create, update, get – is a core automation building block you can reuse in many other workflows.

Step 1: Add a Manual Trigger for fast feedback

Begin with a Manual Trigger node. This lets you run the workflow on demand while you are building and testing.

Later, you can replace this trigger with something that matches your real use case, such as:

• A Webhook when someone submits a form
• A Cron schedule for periodic syncs
• Another app event that starts the automation

For now, keep it simple. The goal is to get a working flow, then evolve it.

Step 2: Create the e‑Goi contact

Next, add an e‑Goi node and set the operation to create (or create: contact, depending on your node version). This node will create the subscriber in your chosen list.

Configure the node with:

• List: the numeric ID of the e‑Goi list where the contact will be added
• Email: the subscriber email (hardcode a test address or pull from incoming data later)
• Additional fields: first name, last name, and any custom fields you use

Example configuration used in the template:

{  "list": 1,  "email": "nathan@testmail.com",  "additionalFields": { "first_name": "Nathan" }
}

When this node runs successfully, e‑Goi returns a JSON response that includes a contact_id (or similar) in the payload. In the template, the contact ID is available at:

$node["e-goi"].json["base"]["contact_id"]

Remember this path. It is the key that allows the next nodes to stay fully dynamic and reusable.

Step 3: Update the same contact without manual lookups

Now that you have created a subscriber, you will update it automatically. Add a second e‑Goi node and set the operation to update (update: contact).

The power of this step is in how you pass values between nodes. Instead of hardcoding the contact ID, you use expressions to pull it from the previous node.

Example configuration:

{  "list": "={{$node[\"e-goi\"].parameter[\"list\"]}}",  "contactId": "={{$node[\"e-goi\"].json[\"base\"][\"contact_id\"]}}",  "updateFields": { "first_name": "Nat" }
}

What is happening here:

• list: {{$node["e-goi"].parameter["list"]}} reuses the list parameter from the first e‑Goi node, so if you ever update the list ID in one place, everything stays in sync.
• contactId: {{$node["e-goi"].json["base"]["contact_id"]}} pulls the ID returned by the create operation, so the update always targets the correct contact.
• updateFields: contains the new values, for example changing the first name from “Nathan” to “Nat”.

With this pattern, you never need to manually copy or paste IDs again. The workflow carries them forward for you.

Step 4: Get the updated contact details

To confirm that everything worked and to have a final, clean record you can use elsewhere, add a third e‑Goi node and set the operation to get.

Configure it to use the list and the contact ID from the previous nodes:

{  "list": "={{$node[\"e-goi\"].parameter[\"list\"]}}",  "contactId": "={{$node[\"e-goi1\"].json[\"base\"][\"contact_id\"]}}"
}

This node returns the full contact details from e‑Goi. From here, you can:

• Send the data to a CRM
• Log it to Google Sheets
• Trigger a notification in Slack or another chat tool

You now have a complete, automated loop: create, update, and verify a subscriber without touching the data yourself.

Understanding expressions and dynamic data in n8n

Expressions are what turn this from a static demo into a flexible automation. They let you reference values from previous nodes and keep everything connected.

Key expressions used in this template include:

• {{$node["e-goi"].parameter["list"]}} – reuses the list parameter from the first e‑Goi node
• {{$node["e-goi"].json["base"]["contact_id"]}} – reads the contact ID from the create response
• {{$node["e-goi1"].json["base"]["contact_id"]}} – reads the contact ID from the update response

By relying on expressions instead of hard coded values, you make the workflow:

• Reusable for any new contact
• Safer because you avoid manual ID handling
• Easier to maintain as your lists and fields evolve

Test your workflow and see it in action

Before you plug this into a live process, take a moment to test and observe how everything flows:

1. Click the Manual Trigger node and run the workflow.
2. Open the output of the create e‑Goi node and confirm that e‑Goi returned a contact_id.
3. Check the update node to verify that the update succeeded and the new field values are present.
4. Inspect the get node output to see the final contact record.

If the get node shows the updated name (for example “Nat”), you have a working automation. You have just replaced several manual steps with a single click.

Troubleshooting: Turn obstacles into learning

Every automation journey includes a few bumps. When something does not work the first time, it is an opportunity to understand your tools more deeply.

1. Missing contact_id in the response

Depending on the e‑Goi API version or node updates, the contact ID might appear in a slightly different path. If your expression is not finding it, open the raw JSON output of the create node and look for the ID field.

Common alternatives include:

• $node["e-goi"].json["contact_id"]
• $node["e-goi"].json["id"]

Adjust your expression to match the actual path you see. Once corrected, the rest of the workflow will follow.

2. Authentication or permission errors

If you see errors about authentication or permissions, double check:

• Your e‑Goi credentials in n8n (API key and any required account details)
• That your API key has permission to create, update, and read contacts

Once your credentials are correct, the nodes should run smoothly.

3. Rate limits and retries

If you plan to run this workflow frequently or at scale, e‑Goi may apply rate limits. To keep your automation resilient, consider:

• Adding a Wait node between heavy operations
• Using an IF node to detect errors and retry
• Configuring a dedicated error workflow for handling rate limit responses

4. Field mapping mismatches

If some fields do not update as expected, confirm that the field keys you are sending match your e‑Goi configuration. For example, if you use first_name, make sure that is the exact key defined in your list or custom fields.

For custom fields, you can verify the correct keys through the e‑Goi UI or API documentation.

Best practices to keep your workflow future proof

As you move from a simple example to a production ready automation, a few habits will pay off quickly:

• Use environment variables or credentials for sensitive values like API keys and list IDs.
• Keep a short field naming guide for your e‑Goi account so everyone uses consistent keys.
• Prefer expressions over hard coded values wherever possible to keep the workflow flexible.
• Log responses or store results in a database or sheet for auditing and debugging.

These small steps help your workflow grow with your business instead of becoming something you are afraid to touch.

What a successful response looks like

After a successful create request, you may see a response similar to:

{  "base": {  "contact_id": "123456",  "email": "nathan@testmail.com",  "first_name": "Nathan"  }
}

In this case, you use base.contact_id to pass the ID to the update and get nodes, as shown earlier. Once you recognize this pattern, you can apply it to many other APIs and workflows.

Next steps: Turn this pattern into your own system

You now have a working, end to end e‑Goi contact workflow in n8n. The next step is to make it your own and connect it to the rest of your stack.

Here are a few ideas to extend this template:

• Add an IF node to check if a contact already exists, then choose between create and update.
• Send contact data to a CRM or Google Sheets node for reporting and analysis.
• Trigger campaigns, tags, or follow up actions in e‑Goi based on contact attributes.

Each improvement you make is another step toward a more automated, focused workflow where your tools quietly support you in the background.

Bringing it all together

This simple chain of e‑Goi nodes in n8n – create, update, get – is more than a tutorial. It is a pattern you can reuse whenever you need to create something, modify it, and then confirm the final result.

By passing the list and contact ID dynamically with expressions, you free yourself from manual lookups and fragile, hard coded values. You gain a reliable building block you can plug into larger automations as your needs grow.

Ready to take the next step? Import the template into your n8n instance, connect your e‑Goi credentials, and run the manual trigger. Watch your first fully automated subscriber flow come to life, then iterate and expand it to match your vision.

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