FlutterFlow and ConvertKit integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2024

     

• Create an Account: Go to the ConvertKit website. If you don't have an account, create one by following the on-screen instructions.
• Log In: Log in to your ConvertKit account with your credentials.

   

• Access Account Settings:
• After logging in, navigate to your account settings.
• Click on the profile icon in the upper-right corner.
• Select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

• Locate API Key and Secret:
• In the Account Settings page, find the API section.
• Copy both your API Key and API Secret. You will need these keys to authenticate with ConvertKit's API.

   

• Create a New Project:
• Log in to your FlutterFlow account.
• Click on New Project and complete the project setup steps (project name, project type, etc.).

• Open Your Project:
• Click on the project you wish to integrate with ConvertKit.

• Enable APIs Integration:
• Go to the Settings tab in the left-hand menu.
• Select APIs from the dropdown options.
• Click on Add API and fill in the necessary fields to set up an API connection.

   

• Define API Endpoint:
• ConvertKit's API documentation is available here. You'll need to set up endpoints for specific actions such as adding subscribers, creating tags, etc.
• Example Endpoint for adding a subscriber: `https://api.convertkit.com/v3/forms/{form_id}/subscribe`

• Set Up Headers:
• Navigate to API Calls and set up a new API call.
• Enter the API endpoint URL.
• Under the Headers section, add the following:
• `Content-Type: application/json`
• `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`

• Configure Request Body:
• In the Body Parameters section, configure the JSON payload that you'll send to ConvertKit. An example payload to add a subscriber might look like:

{
  "api_key": "YOUR_API\_KEY",
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "first\_name": "FirstName",
  "fields": {
    "custom\_field": "CustomValue"
  }
}

   

• Add Form Widget:
• Drag a Form widget from the widget panel onto your screen.
• Configure form fields such as Email and First Name as needed.

• Set Up Form Submission:
• Select the form widget and go to the Actions panel.
• Add a new action for "On Submit".
• Choose API Call from the action type dropdown.
• Select the configured ConvertKit API call.
• Map the form fields to the corresponding parameters in your API call.

• Optional - Handle API Response:
• Configure how your app should handle successful responses and errors.
• Navigate to Success Actions and Error Actions to display messages or take further actions.

   

• Run Your FlutterFlow Project:
• Click on the Run button to launch your app in preview mode.

• Submit the Form:
• Fill in the form and submit it to ensure that the data is being sent to ConvertKit correctly.

• Verify in ConvertKit:
• Log back into your ConvertKit account.
• Go to your subscribers list and confirm that the new subscriber has been added.

   

• Prepare for Deployment:
• Ensure all configurations are correct and the API calls function as expected.

• Deploy:
• Follow FlutterFlow’s deployment guide to generate APK/IPA files or deploy via TestFlight/Google Play Store.

  By following these detailed steps, you can integrate FlutterFlow with ConvertKit to leverage email automation, making it easy to manage subscriber lists and engage your audience efficiently.