How to Add First Name in ManyChat
- George Apostolov
How to Add First Name in ManyChat: step-by-step guide
Explore how ManyChat's 'Automation' tools streamline your messaging workflow.
Navigate to your preferred automation.
Customize your chatbot's response flow to engage visitors effectively.
In any 'Text' block, type 'Hi "first_name"!'.
Click 'Set live' to launch your optimized conversation flow to start generating leads immediately.
Quick answer: To add a first name in ManyChat, explore the automation tools, navigate to your preferred automation, and customize the response flow. In any text block, type Hi followed by first_name in quotation marks. Finally, click set live to launch your optimized conversation flow.
About this ManyChat tutorial
Personalize your chatbot conversations by adding first names in ManyChat. Customize your response flow and launch it live to generate leads. This guide shows how to add First Name in ManyChat in 5 steps, starting with "Explore how ManyChat's 'Automation' tools streamline your messaging workflow" and finishing with "Click 'Set live' to launch your optimized conversation flow to start generating leads i...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real ManyChat interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add First Name in ManyChat?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your ManyChat data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under ManyChat. Related guides: How to Allow Messaging Permission for ManyChat, How to Cancel ManyChat Subscription and How to Send ManyChat Events to Slack with Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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