TriggerLemlistReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Lemlist fire on outbound sends?
Short answer: Drop the "Lemlist → Lemlist Email Sent" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Lemlist, 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
Lemlist Email Sent
When the matching event happens
new email sentwhen email sentwatch for email senton email sentwhen an email is sent via lemlist
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": "prospect@example.com","event": "emailsSent","campaign": "Outreach Q2"}
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 | "prospect@example.com" | |
| event | string | "emailsSent" |
| campaign | string | "Outreach Q2" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Lemlist Email Sent.
FAQ
Questions about Lemlist Email Sent.
How does the Lemlist Email Sent trigger work in Lemlist?
Fires for each sequence email Lemlist sends. Useful for "log all outbound activity to CRM" comprehensive sales-activity tracking.
Is the Lemlist Email Sent trigger real-time?
Yes. Lemlist Email Sent uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Lemlist.
What data does Lemlist Email Sent return?
The full event payload from Lemlist. 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 Lemlist Email Sent 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 Lemlist admin permissions to use Lemlist Email Sent?
For most Lemlist accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Lemlist plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Lemlist's docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other Lemlist triggers.
Trigger
Lemlist Email Bounced
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TriggerLemlist Email Opened
Fires when a sequence recipient opens an email. The engagement signal for sales workflows that branch on "warm" indicators.
TriggerLemlist Email Replied
Fires when a prospect replies to a sequenced email. The high-value moment in outbound — auto-stop the sequence, notify the AE, log to CRM as a hot reply.
TriggerLemlist Lead Interested
Fires when a sales rep marks a lead as Interested in Lemlist. For "hot lead → fast-track to AE, schedule discovery call" workflows.
TriggerLemlist Lead Not Interested
Fires when a rep marks a lead as Not Interested. For "log to CRM as disqualified" and for "exclude from future campaigns" hygiene workflows.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 4+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
