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TriggerWebexReal-timeUpdated May 2026

How do I trigger when someone joins a Webex space?

Short answer: Drop the "WebexMember Added" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Webex, 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
Member Added
When the matching event happens
on member addednew member addedwatch for member addedwhen member addedwhen a member is added to a webex space
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.

{
"room": "room456",
"person": "user@example.com",
"moderator": false
}
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.

FieldTypeExample
roomstring"room456"
personstring"user@example.com"
moderatorbooleanfalse
FAQ

Questions about Member Added.

How does the Member Added trigger work in Webex?
Fires when a member is added to a Webex space. Useful for welcome bots, auto-provisioning of resources, or compliance audit logs.
Is the Member Added trigger real-time?
Yes. Member Added uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Webex.
What data does Member Added return?
The full event payload from Webex. 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 Member Added 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 Webex admin permissions to use Member Added?
For most Webex accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Webex plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Webex's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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