ActionSendGridUpdated May 2026

How do I search SendGrid contacts with SGQL?

Short answer: Drop the "SendGrid → Search Contacts" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 11 SendGrid actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
SGQL Query query	string	Required	SendGrid Query Language expression

Sample request

{
  "query": "email LIKE '%@example.com'"
}

Returns

{
  "result": [
    {
      "id": "abc",
      "email": "user@example.com"
    }
  ],
  "contact_count": 1
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Contacts.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → SendGrid

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → SendGrid

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Search Contacts.

What does the Search Contacts action do in SendGrid?

Searches contacts using SGQL (SendGrid Query Language), which supports filters on email, custom fields, and list membership. Useful for building dynamic audiences.

What inputs does Search Contacts require?

Required: SGQL Query. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if SendGrid returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Search Contacts support batch operations?

Yes. Run Search Contacts inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles SendGrid's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

More actions