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Nudge New Users Through Onboarding Steps They Haven't Finished

Lift activation — track which onboarding steps each new user has completed and send a helpful nudge for the ones they've skipped.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 35 minresult New users are gently guided through setup, boosting activation and reducing early churn.
  1. 1

    Watch Onboarding Events

    Add a Webhook node receiving step-completion events from your app.

  2. 2

    Detect Stalls

    Add a Code node identifying users who signed up but haven't completed a key step within a day.

  3. 3

    Pick the Right Nudge

    Add a Switch node choosing the message for whichever step they're stuck on.

  4. 4

    Send the Nudge

    Add a Customer.io node delivering a helpful email or in-app tip for that specific step.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and leave a test user mid-onboarding. Confirm the correct nudge fires.

Frequently asked questions

How many nudges are ideal?

One per stalled step, spaced out — enough to help without overwhelming a new user.

Can I reward completion?

Celebrate full onboarding with a congrats message and a small perk to reinforce the habit.

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