Action Network email verification with BillionVerify
Action Network is an email marketing and organizing platform used by nonprofits, advocacy groups, and political campaigns. BillionVerify integrates into your Action Network workflows to screen supporter and donor email addresses, reducing bounces and protecting the deliverability of your campaigns and fundraising emails.
Why verify before the send
Advocacy campaigns depend on reaching real supporters. When petition signers, event registrants, or donation form completers submit emails quicklyâoften on mobileâinvalid and disposable addresses sneak in. Over time these degrade your sender reputation with ESPs, reduce inbox placement, and mean your most important campaign messages never land.
Ready-to-use n8n workflow
Import this workflow into n8n â it verifies every address with BillionVerify before Action Network sends, so only deliverable contacts are emailed. Install the BillionVerify community node first, then add your API key.
{
"name": "Verify emails before sending in Action Network + BillionVerify",
"nodes": [
{
"parameters": {},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
240,
300
],
"name": "When clicking âTest workflowâ"
},
{
"parameters": {
"assignments": {
"assignments": [
{
"id": "email-field",
"name": "email",
"value": "jane@example.com",
"type": "string"
}
]
},
"options": {}
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"typeVersion": 3.4,
"position": [
460,
300
],
"name": "Get contacts"
},
{
"parameters": {
"sendTo": "={{ $json.email }}",
"subject": "Message for Action Network contacts",
"message": "Replace this Gmail send with your Action Network node â only deliverable, verified contacts reach it.",
"options": {}
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"position": [
900,
300
],
"name": "Send email",
"webhookId": "",
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"id": "",
"name": "Gmail account"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "verify",
"email": "={{ $json.email }}",
"additionalOptions": {}
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-billionverify.billionVerify",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
540,
300
],
"name": "Verify Email (BillionVerify)",
"credentials": {
"billionVerifyApi": {
"id": "",
"name": "BillionVerify account"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"conditions": {
"options": {
"caseSensitive": true,
"leftValue": "",
"typeValidation": "loose"
},
"combinator": "and",
"conditions": [
{
"id": "is-deliverable",
"leftValue": "={{ $json.is_deliverable }}",
"rightValue": "",
"operator": {
"type": "boolean",
"operation": "true",
"singleValue": true
}
}
]
}
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"typeVersion": 2,
"position": [
720,
300
],
"name": "IF deliverable"
}
],
"connections": {
"When clicking âTest workflowâ": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Get contacts",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Get contacts": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Verify Email (BillionVerify)",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Verify Email (BillionVerify)": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "IF deliverable",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"IF deliverable": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Send email",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[]
]
}
},
"settings": {
"executionOrder": "v1"
}
}Workflow templates with Action Network
Ready-to-use workflows that verify emails before Action Network sends.
How it works
- 1
Connect Action Network to BillionVerify using the n8n community node, Integrately's no-code integration, or the REST API.
- 2
When a supporter submits a form, signs a petition, or completes a donation, their email is passed to BillionVerify.
- 3
BillionVerify evaluates the address for syntax errors, domain health, MX record validity, SMTP reachability, disposable providers, and catch-all configuration.
- 4
A verification status is returnedâvalid, invalid, risky, or catch-allâwhich your workflow uses to route the contact.
- 5
Only verified addresses are added to Action Network lists or triggered into email sequences, keeping your list clean and deliverability high.
When to use this
Filter petition and form sign-ups before list addition
Supporters signing petitions or completing action forms often enter temporary or mistyped emails. BillionVerify validates each address before it is added to your Action Network list, preventing list bloat and protecting your sending domain.
Clean existing supporter lists before major campaigns
Before a fundraising drive or election-cycle email push, run your existing Action Network subscriber list through BillionVerify bulk verification. Remove invalid, disposable, and unreachable addresses to maximize inbox placement for high-stakes sends.
Validate donor emails at the point of donation
Donor receipt and thank-you emails are critical. Verifying email addresses captured in donation flows ensures receipts actually arrive, supporting both donor satisfaction and compliance requirements.
FAQ
Why does email verification matter for nonprofit and advocacy campaigns?
High bounce rates signal poor list hygiene to email providers and can get your sending domain blacklisted. For campaigns where every supporter email matters, keeping the list clean directly improves reach and impact.
Does BillionVerify detect disposable or temporary emails?
Yes. BillionVerify maintains an up-to-date database of disposable email providers and flags addresses from services used to create temporary inboxes, which rarely represent genuine supporters.
Can I use BillionVerify without coding knowledge?
Yes. Integrately provides a 1-click integration between Action Network and BillionVerify that requires no coding. Alternatively, the n8n community node offers a visual workflow builder.
How often should I reverify my existing Action Network list?
Email addresses decay over time as people change jobs or abandon accounts. Reverifying your list every three to six monthsâor before major campaignsâhelps maintain consistent deliverability.
Verify emails in Action Network
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