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Nodes
Data Input Node

Identity Node

3min

The Identity node allows you to easily collect and store user information. This is useful for classifying new vs returning users in business scenarios.

The Identity node will prompt the user for information like name, email, phone number, etc. It can validate the data entered. The user details are saved securely for identifying returning users.

Key benefits:

  • Collect user details all in one place
  • Identify new vs returning users
  • Validate data like emails
  • Save user information securely

How to use?

Adding a Identify node is simple, just follow the steps below:

Step 1: In the builder, click "+Add Node".

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Step 2: Select the Identity node from Data Input.

Step 3: Fill in the field labels and types for the user data you want to gather.

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The following fields are available on the Identity web page:

  • Title: This field is used to specify the title of the identity form.
  • Additional Information: This field is used to specify additional information to be displayed on the identity form.
  • Mode: This field is used to specify the mode of the identity form. The available options are Data Capture and Authenticate using JSON.
    • Data Capture : Collect user information to attributes.
    • Authentcate via JSON API : Admin can choose to collect user information and authenticate it with a backend server. This works the same as JSON API node Input fields & validations
  • Input Fields: This field is used to specify the input fields to be displayed on the identity form and you can define up to 5 fields in the form. The available options are:
    • Display Name: This field is used to specify the display name of the input field.
    • Attribute Name: This field is used to specify the attribute name of the input field.
    • Type: This field is used to specify the validaton type to the user input.
    • Use for Username: This field is used to specify whether or not to use the input field for the username. When checked, it will be used to identify the user uniquely.

Step 4: Click "Save" when done.

The Identity node streamlines gathering user data for business use cases or account creation.

If you face any issues or queries please reach out to us at support@engati.com.

Updated 08 Apr 2024
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