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API call on an account

API call on an account fires when an external system or custom integration makes an API call that invokes this trigger for a specific account. Use this trigger to start automations programmatically — for example, from your own application, a custom integration, or another platform that can send API requests.

This trigger is intended for developers and technical users who need to initiate account-scoped automations from outside Partner Center.

Trigger scope

This trigger operates at the account scope. Account and contact actions are available downstream.

How it works​

  1. An external system makes an authenticated API call that references the trigger and a specific account ID.
  2. The automation starts with the identified account in context.
  3. Any payload data included in the API call is available as dynamic content in downstream steps.
  4. Downstream steps can use Add dynamic content to reference account fields and any data passed in the request.

Available data​

Standard account fields are available via Add dynamic content. Additional fields depend on what data your API call passes as part of the request payload.

info

Consult the Vendasta developer documentation for the correct API endpoint, authentication requirements, and payload schema to invoke this trigger.

Tips​

  • Use this trigger when you need to start account-scoped automation workflows from an external system or custom-built integration.
  • Pass relevant context in the API payload to make it available as dynamic data in downstream steps.