• STATUS
  • HISTORY
  • LISTS
  • HUMAN

How to audit contact subscription status with your AI

Connect Dotdigital to your AI client to pull contact data and check opt-in history without manual exports.

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Short answer

How can I check if a contact is subscribed in Dotdigital using AI?

Your AI finds specific contacts and pulls their full profiles to check opt-in history. You'll get a clear view of their current status and subscription logs.

Where the data lands.

Audit outcomes.

The AI processes your request and organizes the results into these categories.

STATUS

Subscription verification

The AI checks the contact's current opt-in state. You get a direct answer on whether they are active or unsubscribed.

HISTORY

Opt-in audit logs

The AI pulls profile data to show when a contact joined your list. This provides the context needed for compliance.

LISTS

Segment membership

The AI identifies which specific marketing lists a contact belongs to. This helps you see if they are in the right groups.

HUMAN

Manual updates needed

The AI flags discrepancies or missing data. You decide if you need to manually adjust a contact's status in the Dotdigital dashboard.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI moves from finding the right person to pulling their specific details.

  1. Locate the contact

    The AI searches your Dotdigital database for the specific email or name you provided.

    search_marketing_contacts

  2. Retrieve profile details

    Once found, the AI pulls the full contact record to access subscription flags.

    get_contact_profile

  3. Analyze subscription state

    The AI looks through the retrieved profile data to find opt-in timestamps and status.

    get_contact_profile

  4. Report findings

    The AI presents the subscription history and current status in a readable format.

    search_marketing_contacts

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Dotdigital audit.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed info for your actual contact details.

Dotdigital Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oKRPv3Owcqa3sd17jR7D4hFgnSyEMM8WOn3LxNA4/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Dotdigital capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "dotdigital-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oKRPv3Owcqa3sd17jR7D4hFgnSyEMM8WOn3LxNA4/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the subscription status for contact [email address] in Dotdigital.

  • Search for [Name] in my Dotdigital marketing contacts and tell me if they are subscribed.

  • Pull the profile for [email address] and list their recent subscription changes.

  • Check if [email address] is currently opted into any marketing lists.

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Start here

Connect Dotdigital once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions about your contacts.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI unsubscribe a contact for me?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve contact data. You must perform any status changes directly in Dotdigital.

  • 02

    Can I use this to bulk update my entire list?

    No. This tool is designed for looking up specific profiles and searching for individual contacts.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my Dotdigital login password?

    No. Your connection is handled securely, and your login details are never exposed to the AI.

  • 04

    Can the AI create new contacts in Dotdigital?

    No. The available tools only allow for searching and retrieving existing contact information.

  • 05

    How does the AI find a contact if I don't have their email?

    The AI can use the search tool to find contacts using other identifiers like names or other profile attributes.

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