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- Update Opportunity Stage
GActionGoHighLevelUpdated May 2026
How do I update a GoHighLevel opportunity's stage?
Short answer: Drop the "GoHighLevel → Update Opportunity Stage" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Opportunity ID opportunityId | string | Required | The opportunity to update. |
New Stage ID pipelineStageId | string | Optional | Move the opportunity to this pipeline stage. |
Status status | options | Optional | Lifecycle status to set. |
Monetary Value monetaryValue | number | Optional | Updated deal value. |
Opportunity Name name | string | Optional | Rename the opportunity. |
Sample request
{"opportunityId": "Tu1Lf5wYC5SqQ8oa6L2y","pipelineStageId": "stage_xyz","status": "{{trigger.status}}","monetaryValue": "{{trigger.monetaryValue}}","name": "{{trigger.name}}"}
Returns
{"opportunity": {"id": "Tu1Lf5wYC5SqQ8oa6L2y","name": "Acme Inc — Annual Plan","status": "won","updatedAt": "2026-04-11T12:00:00.000Z","monetaryValue": 5000,"pipelineStageId": "stage_won"}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Opportunity Stage.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Update Opportunity Stage.
What does the Update Opportunity Stage action do in GoHighLevel?
Moves an opportunity to a new pipeline stage. For "external signal indicates deal advanced → reflect in GHL" sync workflows or for "auto-advance based on contact action" automation patterns.
What inputs does Update Opportunity Stage require?
Required: Opportunity ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if GoHighLevel returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Update Opportunity Stage support batch operations?
Yes. Run Update Opportunity Stage inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles GoHighLevel's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other GoHighLevel actions.
Action
Add GoHighLevel Note
Attaches a note to a contact's timeline. Useful for "call summary → log to contact" or "support ticket resolution → add to client history" workflows.
ActionCreate GoHighLevel Contact
Inserts a contact with email, name, phone, custom fields, and starting tags. The base hook for "form submission → push to GHL" sync workflows in agency-managed sub-accounts.
ActionCreate GoHighLevel Opportunity
Creates an opportunity with value, stage, owner, contact link. For "qualified lead → auto-create opportunity in the right pipeline" workflows.
ActionGet GoHighLevel Contact
Returns a contact by ID with all standard and custom fields plus tags, opportunities, and recent activities. The standard lookup before update or for context-enrichment workflows.
ActionSearch GoHighLevel Contacts
Lookup by email, phone, name, or tag. The standard "find before update" dedupe pattern for upsert workflows.
ActionSend GoHighLevel Email
Sends a one-shot email to a contact via the GHL email system. Useful for transactional sends triggered by external events that should appear in the GHL contact timeline.
Send update opportunity stage from your workflows.
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