Keila
Overview
Keila is an open-source email newsletter platform that allows you to manage subscribers and send email campaigns. The integration with AFI allows you to add new contacts to your Keila workspace automatically when a form is submitted.
Supported Trigger
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Add Contact: Creates a new contact in your Keila instance.
Requirements
To connect your Keila account, you’ll need:
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A self-hosted or cloud-hosted Keila instance
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A valid API Key
You can create or copy your API key from:
Keila > Settings > API Access > Personal Access Tokens
Set Up Keila in AFI
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Go to AFI > Settings tab.
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Select the Keila tab.
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Click Add New Account.
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Enter a title (used for internal reference) and paste your API Key.
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Click Save Changes.
Set Up an Action
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Go to AFI > Integrations, create a new integration or edit an existing one.
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Select your form plugin and form.
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Set the Action Platform to Keila.
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Choose the action Add Contact.
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Map the following fields:
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Email (required)
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First Name (optional)
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Last Name (optional)
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City (optional)
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External ID (optional)
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Example Use Case
When a user submits your form:
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Their name, email, and city are automatically sent to your Keila instance.
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They are subscribed to your newsletter list immediately.
Troubleshooting
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Make sure the API key is active and correct.
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Ensure the email field is not empty; it’s required by Keila.
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Check the AFI Log tab for any errors during submission.
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If self-hosted, confirm that your Keila API is publicly accessible.
