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Configuring Make to Automatically Send a Thnks

This guide walks you through automatically triggering the sending of a Thnks using Make scenarios.

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Prerequisites

  • Access to the Thnks API.
  • Thnks API Key (Authorization Token).
  • URL for Thnks API endpoint.
  • Administrative access to your Make account.

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Setup

1

Prepare HTTP Request Data

Before configuring your Make scenario, ensure you have the following details:
1

Thnks API URL

https://api.thnks.com/api/v1/gift_requests
2

HTTP Method

POST
3

Data (JSON format)

Here’s an example of the JSON payload you will need to include in the HTTP module. Replace the placeholders with dynamic data from Make variables:
{  
  "gift_id": <GIFT_ID>,  
  "recipients": [  
    {  
      "email": "{{email}}",  
      "first_name": "{{first_name}}",  
      "last_name": "{{last_name}}",  
      "message": "Thank you for your time and support!",  
      "gift_redeem_type": "email"  
    }  
  ]  
}
  • Replace <GIFT_ID> with the Thnks ID of the gift you want to send.
  • Use Make variables (e.g., {{email}}) to dynamically populate recipient data from earlier modules in the scenario.
4

Headers

You will need to add the following headers in the HTTP module:
  • Content-Type: application/json
  • Authorization: Your Thnks API key (Authorization Token).
2

Create a Scenario in Make

1

Log into Make and Create a New Scenario

Open Make, click + Create a new scenario, and start building your automation.
2

Choose a Trigger Module

Select a trigger module to define the event that starts your scenario. Examples include:
  • Webhook: Use the Custom Webhook module to start the scenario via an external webhook.
  • App-Specific Trigger: Select a trigger from supported apps like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Google Sheets.
  • Scheduled Trigger: Use the Scheduler module to run the scenario at regular intervals.
3

Add an HTTP Module

  • Add the HTTP module to send the Thnks request.
  • Configure the HTTP module as follows:
    • Method: POST
    • URL: https://api.thnks.com/api/v1/gift_requests
    • Headers:
      • Content-Type: application/json
      • Authorization: Enter your Thnks API Key.
    • Body: Copy the JSON payload mentioned above and replace placeholders with Make variables.
  • Save the module configuration.
4

Add Additional Modules (Optional)

Use additional modules to customize the scenario, such as:
  • Filters: Add a filter to control when the HTTP module executes based on specific conditions.
  • Data Transformation: Use the Set Variable or Text Parser modules to manipulate or transform data.
  • Error Handling: Add a Router module to handle errors or log failed requests.
3

Test and Activate the Scenario

1

Run the Scenario in Test Mode

Use Make’s test mode to run the scenario with sample data and verify that the HTTP module sends data correctly to the Thnks API.
2

Check Execution History

Review the execution history in Make to confirm that the API call was successful and the Thnks gift was sent.
3

Activate the Scenario

Once verified, turn on the scenario to enable automated Thnks sending.
4

Best Practices

1

Error Handling

Use error-handling features like routers or custom error paths to handle failed API calls.
2

Security

Store your API key securely using the Data Stores or Environment Variables feature in Make. Avoid hardcoding sensitive data in modules.
3

Testing

Test the scenario with various data inputs to ensure all variables, conditions, and modules function as intended.
Following this process, you can automatically trigger a Thnks gift to be sent as part of a Make scenario using the HTTP module.

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