Create Note
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest
Add a note to a contact's timeline in Follow Up Boss
π‘ Use Cases
- Log conversation notes to contact timeline
- Document interactions automatically
- Add meeting notes to contacts
- Track communication history
π API Documentation
Reference documentation for this API endpoint:
π https://docs.followupboss.com/reference/notes-post βπ Node Configuration
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