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Variables not working with "Say hi to new followers"

  • November 7, 2025
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Worldonabudget

Hi guys,

 

I just wanted to set up a new automation to welcome new followers. I have updated permissions and want to create the first message but can’t use the variables. Specifically I would find it very useful to greet them by first name.

 

Anyone experiencing the same problem or have a solution for it?

 

 

Best answer by rodrigo_silvano

Hey ​@Worldonabudget 

 

Click on “go live” and then on the 3 dots.

 

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rodrigo_silvano
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  • November 7, 2025

Hey ​@Worldonabudget 

 

In the top right corner, there is a button called “Switch to flow builder”. Clicking there, you have the possibility to personalize your message.

Note: I don’t have access to this feature yet, but in other types of automation, it works like this. Just give it a try and let me know if this works 🙂


Worldonabudget
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  • November 8, 2025

Hi Rodrigo,

 

Thank you very much for your fast reply. Unfortunately, there is no button “Switch to flow builder”. I have attached a screenshot.

 

Anyone else have an idea or is it not possible to greet new followers by their first name?

 

 


rodrigo_silvano
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  • November 9, 2025

Hey ​@Worldonabudget 

 

Click on “go live” and then on the 3 dots.

 


Worldonabudget
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  • November 9, 2025

Perfect, that worked :) Thank you very much for your help!