TriggerMailjetReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Mailjet fire on bounces?
Short answer: Drop the "Mailjet → Mailjet Email Bounced" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Mailjet, 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
Mailjet Email Bounced
When the matching event happens
new email bouncedwhen an email bounceson email bouncedwhen email bouncedwatch for email bounced
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": "user@example.com","event": "bounce","message_id": 123456789}
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 | "user@example.com" | |
| event | string | "bounce" |
| message_id | number | 123456789 |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Mailjet Email Bounced.
FAQ
Questions about Mailjet Email Bounced.
How does the Mailjet Email Bounced trigger work in Mailjet?
Fires when an email bounces. Distinguishes hard vs soft. For list-hygiene workflows that maintain sender reputation.
Is the Mailjet Email Bounced trigger real-time?
Yes. Mailjet Email Bounced uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Mailjet.
What data does Mailjet Email Bounced return?
The full event payload from Mailjet. 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 Mailjet Email Bounced 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 Mailjet admin permissions to use Mailjet Email Bounced?
For most Mailjet accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Mailjet plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Mailjet's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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