TriggerGoogle ContactsReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Google Contacts fire on new contacts?
Short answer: Drop the "Google Contacts → Google Contacts Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Google Contacts, 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
Google Contacts Created
When the matching event happens
new contactwhen a new contact is created in google contactsnew contact createdwatch for contact createdon contact createdwhen contact addedcontact addednew person added
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou 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.
{"email": "jane.smith@example.com","phone": "+1-555-987-6543","displayName": "Jane Smith","resourceName": "people/c123456789"}
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.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| string | "jane.smith@example.com" | |
| phone | string | "+1-555-987-6543" |
| displayName | string | "Jane Smith" |
| resourceName | string | "people/c123456789" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Google Contacts Created.
FAQ
Questions about Google Contacts Created.
How does the Google Contacts Created trigger work in Google Contacts?
Fires when a new contact is added to the connected Google account. Useful for "sync new Google contacts to CRM" or "auto-tag based on email domain" workflows.
Is the Google Contacts Created trigger real-time?
Yes. Google Contacts Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Google Contacts.
What data does Google Contacts Created return?
The full event payload from Google Contacts. 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 Google Contacts Created 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 Google Contacts admin permissions to use Google Contacts Created?
For most Google Contacts accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Google Contacts plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Google Contacts's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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