How to connect Campaign Monitor and Discourse
Create a New Scenario to Connect Campaign Monitor and Discourse
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Campaign Monitor, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Campaign Monitor or Discourse will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Campaign Monitor or Discourse, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Campaign Monitor Node
Select the Campaign Monitor node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Campaign Monitor
Click on the Campaign Monitor node to configure it. You can modify the Campaign Monitor URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Discourse Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Campaign Monitor node, select Discourse from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Discourse.

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Authenticate Discourse
Now, click the Discourse node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Discourse settings. Authentication allows you to use Discourse through Latenode.
Configure the Campaign Monitor and Discourse Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Campaign Monitor and Discourse Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Campaign Monitor, Discourse, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Campaign Monitor and Discourse integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Campaign Monitor and Discourse (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Campaign Monitor and Discourse
Campaign Monitor + Discourse + Slack: When a new subscriber is added to a Campaign Monitor list, a welcome topic is created in Discourse. Subsequently, a notification is sent to a Slack channel to inform the marketing team of the new subscriber and the creation of the welcome topic.
Discourse + Campaign Monitor + Google Sheets: When a new topic is created in Discourse, a new subscriber is added or updated in Campaign Monitor. The topic title and URL are also logged in a Google Sheet for tracking and analysis.
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About Campaign Monitor
Use Campaign Monitor in Latenode to automate email marketing based on triggers from other apps. Sync contact lists, personalize campaigns, and track results directly within your workflows. Latenode adds scheduling, conditional logic, and data transformation for sophisticated, automated outreach, bypassing Campaign Monitor's limits.
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About Discourse
Integrate Discourse with Latenode to automate community management. Trigger actions based on new topics or replies. Automatically analyze sentiment, flag urgent issues, and update your CRM. Build custom moderation flows with Latenode's no-code tools, AI nodes, and flexible JavaScript functions, scaling support without manual effort.
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FAQ Campaign Monitor and Discourse
How can I connect my Campaign Monitor account to Discourse using Latenode?
To connect your Campaign Monitor account to Discourse on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Campaign Monitor and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Campaign Monitor and Discourse accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically post Campaign Monitor updates to Discourse?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it easy to trigger Discourse posts whenever a new campaign launches in Campaign Monitor, keeping your community engaged.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Campaign Monitor with Discourse?
Integrating Campaign Monitor with Discourse allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically create Discourse topics for new Campaign Monitor subscribers.
- Send targeted Discourse messages based on Campaign Monitor email engagement.
- Update Discourse user roles based on Campaign Monitor list segmentation.
- Post campaign performance reports from Campaign Monitor to a Discourse forum.
- Trigger email campaigns from Campaign Monitor based on Discourse activity.
How do I handle bounced email events in Campaign Monitor on Latenode?
Latenode allows you to monitor bounced emails in Campaign Monitor and trigger actions in Discourse, like removing inactive users or flagging accounts.
Are there any limitations to the Campaign Monitor and Discourse integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex data transformations may require JavaScript coding.
- Rate limits of both Campaign Monitor and Discourse APIs apply.
- Real-time synchronization is subject to API polling intervals.