TriggerGoogle ContactsReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Google Contacts fire on contact changes?
Short answer: Drop the "Google Contacts → Google Contacts Updated" 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 Updated
When the matching event happens
contact modifiedcontact updatedon contact updatedwatch for contact updatedwhen a contact is updated in google contactswhen contact changedcontact changedcontact edited
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.jones@example.com","phone": "+1-555-987-6543","updatedAt": "2026-04-22T09:15:00Z","displayName": "Jane Smith-Jones","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.jones@example.com" | |
| phone | string | "+1-555-987-6543" |
| updatedAt | string | "2026-04-22T09:15:00Z" |
| displayName | string | "Jane Smith-Jones" |
| resourceName | string | "people/c123456789" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Google Contacts Updated.
FAQ
Questions about Google Contacts Updated.
How does the Google Contacts Updated trigger work in Google Contacts?
Fires on any contact change. For two-way CRM sync workflows that keep Google Contacts in step with the CRM's contact records.
Is the Google Contacts Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Google Contacts Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Google Contacts.
What data does Google Contacts Updated 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 Updated 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 Updated?
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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