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TriggerCopperReal-timeUpdated May 2026

When does Copper fire on opportunity deletion?

Short answer: Drop the "CopperOpportunity Deleted" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Copper, not on a polling schedule.

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
Opportunity Deleted
When the matching event happens
when a opportunity is deleted in copperwhen opportunity deletedwatch for opportunity deletednew opportunity deletedon opportunity deleted
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
"id": 12345,
"type": "opportunity",
"event": "delete"
}
Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

FieldTypeExample
idnumber12345
typestring"opportunity"
eventstring"delete"
FAQ

Questions about Opportunity Deleted.

How does the Opportunity Deleted trigger work in Copper?
Fires when an opportunity is removed from the pipeline. Useful for forecasting workflows that need to subtract deleted opportunities from running totals.
Is the Opportunity Deleted trigger real-time?
Yes. Opportunity Deleted uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Copper.
What data does Opportunity Deleted return?
The full event payload from Copper. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Opportunity Deleted so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Copper admin permissions to use Opportunity Deleted?
For most Copper accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Copper plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Copper's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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