TriggerSalesforceReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Salesforce fire on new contacts?
Short answer: Drop the "Salesforce → Salesforce Contact Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Salesforce, 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
Salesforce Contact Created
When the matching event happens
watch for contact createdwhen a new contact is creatednew contacton contact createdcontact addednew contact createdwhen contact created
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.
{"id": "001ABC123","name": "Sample Contact","event": "Contact.created"}
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 |
|---|---|---|
| id | string | "001ABC123" |
| name | string | "Sample Contact" |
| event | string | "Contact.created" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Salesforce Contact Created.
FAQ
Questions about Salesforce Contact Created.
How does the Salesforce Contact Created trigger work in Salesforce?
Fires when a new contact is added. The base hook for "auto-enrich → sync to marketing automation → fan out welcome" cross-system onboarding.
Is the Salesforce Contact Created trigger real-time?
Yes. Salesforce Contact Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Salesforce.
What data does Salesforce Contact Created return?
The full event payload from Salesforce. 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 Salesforce Contact 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 Salesforce admin permissions to use Salesforce Contact Created?
For most Salesforce accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Salesforce plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Salesforce's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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