Create, update and get a contact in Google Contacts

For Google Contacts, this automated workflow allows users to create, update, and retrieve contact information seamlessly. By manually triggering the process, users can efficiently manage their contacts, ensuring that details are always up-to-date and organized.

7/8/2025
4 nodes
Simple
manualsimplegooglecontacts
Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple WorkflowCRM & Sales
Integrations:
GoogleContacts

Target Audience

  • Sales Professionals: Easily manage and update contacts in Google Contacts to maintain accurate client information.
    - Marketers: Streamline the process of updating contact details for campaigns and outreach efforts.
    - Small Business Owners: Efficiently handle customer relationships by keeping contact information up to date.
    - Developers: Integrate Google Contacts with other applications for automated contact management solutions.

    • Problem Solved

    This workflow addresses the challenge of managing contact information in Google Contacts efficiently. Users can create, update, and retrieve contact details without manual entry, reducing errors and saving time.

    Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks 'execute'.
    2. Create Contact: A new contact is created in Google Contacts with the given name 'n8n' and family name 'n8n'.
    3. Update Contact: The created contact is updated to include company information, specifying the company name, title, and domain.
    4. Get Contact: Finally, the workflow retrieves the updated contact's organization details to verify the changes made.

    • Customization Guide

  • Change Contact Details: Modify the givenName and familyName parameters in the 'Google Contacts' node to create different contacts.
    - Update Fields: Adjust the updateFields in the 'Google Contacts1' node to include additional information such as phone numbers or addresses.
    - Retrieve Different Fields: Customize the fields parameter in the 'Google Contacts2' node to get specific information, such as emails or notes, as needed.
    - Integrate with Other Services: Connect this workflow with other n8n nodes to automate the process further, such as adding triggers for new leads from a CRM.

    • Create, update and get a contact in Google Contacts - N8N Workflow Directory