RTriggerRecurlyReal-timeUpdated May 2026

When does Recurly fire on new subscriptions?

Short answer: Drop the "Recurly → Recurly Subscription Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Recurly, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 3 Recurly triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

TriggerR

Recurly Subscription Created

When the matching event happens

new subscriptionsubscription createdwhen subscription createdon subscription createdwatch for subscription created

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You 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.

{
  "state": "active",
  "plan_code": "monthly_pro",
  "account_code": "user_123",
  "subscription_uuid": "uuid_xyz789"
}

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
state	string	"active"
plan_code	string	"monthly_pro"
account_code	string	"user_123"
subscription_uuid	string	"uuid_xyz789"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Recurly Subscription Created.

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Gmail · Email

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Slack · Communication

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Google Sheets · Spreadsheets & Databases

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HubSpot · CRM & Sales

FAQ

Questions about Recurly Subscription Created.

How does the Recurly Subscription Created trigger work in Recurly?

Fires on new subscription creation. Payload includes plan, account, trial dates. The base hook for SaaS onboarding workflows.

Is the Recurly Subscription Created trigger real-time?

Yes. Recurly Subscription Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Recurly.

What data does Recurly Subscription Created return?

The full event payload from Recurly. 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 Recurly Subscription 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 Recurly admin permissions to use Recurly Subscription Created?

For most Recurly accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Recurly plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Recurly's docs if the trigger fails to register.

More triggers

Other Recurly triggers.

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Recurly Payment Success

Fires when a payment captures successfully. The revenue-event hook for accounting sync and customer-onboarding workflows in subscription businesses.

Trigger

Recurly Subscription Canceled

Fires when a subscription cancels. For churn-tracking workflows and for revoking subscription access.

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