Set Node Overwriting Data Instead of Adding New Fields

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Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with the Set node in n8n. I’m trying to add new fields to my data, but instead it seems to overwrite the existing data.
My workflow is:
HTTP Request → Set → Next Node
{
“id”: 1,
“name”: “John”
}In the Set node, I added a new field:
{
“status”: “active”
}
But after the Set node, the output becomes:
{
“status”: “active”
}
So the original fields (id, name) are gone.
I think I might have enabled something wrong, but I’m not sure what.
Is there a way to add fields without removing the existing ones in the Set node?

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Hi @Keira_Becky
I would turn on “Include Other Input Fields” in the Set / Edit Fields node.

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Hi @Keira_Becky This is happening because “Keep Only Set” is enabled in your Set node.

When that option is ON, it removes all existing fields and keeps only what you define in the Set node that’s why id and name disappear. Just turn OFF “Keep Only Set” in the Set node.

After that your output will be

{
“id”: 1,
“name”: “John”,
“status”: “active”
}

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