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What can you achieve with ContactShip + N8N?

N8N is an open-source, no-code automation tool that, when integrated with ContactShip, lets you do things like:

Automatic calls

Trigger an AI agent call automatically when someone fills out a form.

Qualify leads instantly

Qualify leads in real time without anyone having to call them manually.

Support tickets

Handle phone calls and automatically create support tickets for customer service.

Reports to your CRM

Send call reports directly to your CRM or via email — all without writing a single line of code.

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What you need to get started

Before you begin, make sure you have:
  1. An N8N account — either self-hosted (open source) or the Cloud version.
  2. A ContactShip account — you can sign up for free and try the platform.

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Step 1: Install the ContactShip node in N8N

ContactShip has a community node in N8N that you need to install in your account.
1

Go to Settings

In your N8N account, go to Settings from the side menu.
2

Find Community Nodes

Inside settings, scroll down to the Community Nodes section.
3

Install the node

Click Install and type:
Accept and install. That’s it — the ContactShip node will now appear in your account.
Once installed, when you create a new workflow and search for “ContactShip”, you’ll see the community node with Triggers (execute when something happens) and Actions (perform an action, like making a call).

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Step 2: Set up your credentials (API Key)

For N8N to connect with your ContactShip account, you need to create a credential with your API Key.
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Create a new credential in N8N

When you add a ContactShip node for the first time, it will ask you to set up a credential. Click Create New Credential and give it a name you can easily identify (for example, your account name).
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Get your API Key from ContactShip

Log in to ContactShip, go to the side menu, and enter Organizations. Scroll down to API Keys and click Generate Key.
API Keys
The API key is only shown once. Copy it and store it securely. Anyone with access to this key can execute actions on your account.
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Paste the API Key in N8N

Go back to N8N, paste the key in the API Key field, and click Save. The connection is ready.

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Step 3: Configure your first call node

Now that the connection is ready, you can set up your first node to make a call with an AI agent.
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Add the Make an AI Phone Call node

In your workflow, add a ContactShip node and select the Make an AI Phone Call action.
2

Select the AI agent

Choose which agent you want to make the call. If you don’t have an agent yet, you can create one from the Agents section on the platform.
3

Choose the outbound number

Select which phone number you want to call from. You’ll see the numbers already registered in your account.
If you don’t see your number, you can add it from My Numbers on the platform, or type it directly using Expression mode with the area code included.
4

Fill in the recipient details

Complete the required fields:
  • To Number: The number you want to call.
  • Full Name: The person’s name.
  • Country: The contact’s country (important for timezone control in campaigns).
And optionally:
  • Email: The contact’s email address.

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Step 4: Enrich the call with additional data

This is one of the most powerful parts of the integration. You can pass additional information to the AI so it personalizes the call. Inside the node, click Add Fields and select Additional Data. Here you can add key-value pairs with any relevant information:
It’s important that the key is descriptive. If you just put “x”, the AI won’t understand what it means. Use clear names like “Product of interest” or “Required service”.

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Delay (optional)

You can also add a Delay from Add Fields. This field accepts a number in minutes indicating how long to wait before launching the call. For example, a delay of 5 means the call launches 5 minutes later, which can feel more natural than calling instantly.

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Real example: Form → Automatic call in 30 seconds

Let’s walk through a practical example: when someone fills out a form, they automatically get called by an AI agent.

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Create your form

You can use any form provider: Tally, Google Forms, Typeform, or even a custom form. In this example we use Tally with fields like:
  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Number of employees
  • Required service

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Build the flow in N8N

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Add a Webhook as Trigger

In your workflow, add a Webhook (Trigger) node. Configure it with:
  • Method: POST
  • Path: A descriptive name like form-submission-tally
You’ll get two URLs: a test URL and a production URL. Use the test URL while setting things up.
2

Connect the form to the Webhook

In Tally (or your provider), go to Integrations → Webhooks and paste the N8N webhook URL. Activate the connection.
3

Run a test to see the data

Temporarily disable the ContactShip node, click Test Workflow in N8N, and fill out the form. You’ll see the information arriving at the webhook: name, phone, email, company, etc.
4

Map the data dynamically

Re-enable the ContactShip node and connect the form fields to the node fields:
  • To Number ← Phone number from the form
  • Full Name ← First Name + Last Name from the form
  • Email ← Email from the form
  • Additional Data ← Company, required service, etc.
You do this by dragging values from the left panel (input) to the node fields. N8N automatically creates the dynamic expressions.
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Test the complete flow

Click Test Workflow, fill out the form, and within seconds you’ll receive the AI agent call with all the lead’s information.
Remember that you need credits in your ContactShip account to make calls. You can add credits from Organizations → Plans on the platform.

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Review the results in ContactShip

All calls made through N8N will appear in the Calls section of ContactShip, where you can:
  • Listen to the audio recording of the call
  • Read the full transcription
  • View an AI-generated summary
  • See the user’s sentiment during the call
  • Check the call status (completed, unanswered, etc.)
  • Access the contact profile with history, tags, comments, and more

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Tips for a successful integration

Don’t share it publicly. Anyone with access to your key can perform actions on your account.
The test URL only works while in test mode. When you activate your scenario, make sure to update the form’s webhook to the production URL.
The AI receives the key names exactly as you type them. “Product of interest” is much better than “data1”.
A delay of 5-15 minutes can make the call feel more natural and less immediate after filling out a form.
N8N doesn’t auto-save. If the browser closes, you could lose your work. Save frequently.