Update contact records when emails bounce
If an email bounced in Instantly, automatically update the contact in Close to flag invalid details and clean up your database.
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The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.
Instantly Explore Instantly →
TriggersFires when a new email arrives in Instantly.
Fires when an email is sent from Instantly.
Fires when a tracked email sent via Instantly is opened.
Fires when an email sent via Instantly bounces.
Sends an email via Instantly.
Creates a draft email in Instantly.
Applies a label or folder to an email in Instantly.
Moves an email into a different folder in Instantly.
Close Explore Close →
TriggersFires when a new lead or contact is created in Close.
Fires when a deal moves to a new stage in Close.
Fires when a deal is marked won in Close.
Fires when a field on a contact changes in Close.
Creates or updates a contact in Close.
Creates a new deal in Close.
Moves a deal to a new stage in Close.
Logs a call, email, or note against a record in Close.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Update contact records when emails bounce” between Instantly and Close?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Instantly and Close's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.
How long does it take to build?
Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.
What are the benefits of linking Close and Instantly?
Connecting them automates prospective buyer engagement, keeps communication histories updated in CRM records, and maintains list health when messages bounce.
Can incoming emails update sales deal notes?
Yes, receiving an email in Instantly can automatically log activity against the matching contact or deal in Close.