Ignoreis an error handling option in Make.com that allows you to ignore an error andcontinue running your workflow. This option is designed so that if a particular action fails, it doesn’t affect subsequent actions or the entire workflow.
What does Ignore do?
- ignore and skip errors
- if an error occurs, skip that action and run the next action.
- continue running the entire workflow
- if an error occurs in a non-essential task, the main task or process is not interrupted.
- provide flexibility
- if some failures in your workflow are acceptable, ignore them and process the remaining tasks.
When to useIgnore
When you should use Ignore:
- non-essential actions may fail
- when the failure of a specific action does not affect the overall flow of the workflow.
- examples: logging, sending non-essential notifications, etc.
- when only some of the multiple tasks are critical
- when sending data to multiple platforms or services, and the rest of the task must continue to run even if an error occurs on a particular platform.
- ensuring workflow reliability
- when you need to ensure that your entire workflow doesn’t break in the event of an error.
- when process continuity is important
- situations where the workflow should continue even if some errors occur.
- example: the main process completes even if an optional data update fails.
- test phase
- used in initial setup or test scenarios where errors are likely to occur.
Examples of usingIgnore
example 1:When uploadingsocial media postsfails
- situation: A workflow uploads a post to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
- problem: The post fails due to a Facebook connection error.
- What Ignore does
- skip uploading the Facebook post, but publish normally to Twitter and Instagram.
example 2: Failure tosave logs
- situation: Sending an email to a customer after saving the results of an API call as a log in your database.
- problem: Database connection error while saving logs.
- Ignore’s behavior
- skip the log saving task, but execute the email sending task normally.
example 3: Data update fails, includingfile processing
- situation: When uploading multiple files to an FTP server, some file uploads fail.
- problem: Uploading certain files fails.
- What Ignore does
- ignore the failed file and continue uploading the rest of the files.
To set up Ignore
- add an error handler
- on the Edit Scenario screen, hover over the module where an error is likely to occur.
- clickAdd error handler.
- Select Ignore
- from the error handler options, select Ignore.
- save and test
- save the scenario, and verify that the workflow continues to run when an error occurs.
Cautions for using Ignore
- don’t apply to critical jobs
- we do not recommend using Ignore for critical jobs that require data integrity.
- leave an error log
- even if you ignore an error, save a log or send a notification to an administrator so that you can track the error.
- check for dependent tasks
- When using Ignore, make sure that the failure of that task doesn’t affect subsequent tasks.
Ignore at a glance
| item | description |
|---|---|
| role | ignore the error and continue running the workflow. |
| use cases | when an error in a non-essential task should not affect the workflow as a whole. |
| examples | some social media uploads fail, logs fail to save, etc. |
| cautions | avoid using it on critical tasks, and save error logs so that you can track down the issue. |
gNORE is a useful tool for maintaining continuity by ignoring errors andallowing workflows to continue running.It is effective when errors do not have a significant impact on the overall process, such as non-essential tasks or optional updates.It is not suitable for sensitive data or essential tasks, and should be used safely by tracking errors and recording the results.