TriggerZoho CRMReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when a Zoho CRM deal moves stages?
Short answer: Drop the "Zoho CRM → Deal Stage Changed" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Zoho CRM, 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
Deal Stage Changed
When the matching event happens
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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.
{"ids": ["554023000002145003"],"token": "TOKEN_FOR_VERIFICATION","module": "Deals","operation": "update","channel_id": "1000000068003","resource_uri": "/crm/v6/Deals"}
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ids | array | ["554023000002145003"] |
| token | string | "TOKEN_FOR_VERIFICATION" |
| module | string | "Deals" |
| operation | string | "update" |
| channel_id | string | "1000000068003" |
| resource_uri | string | "/crm/v6/Deals" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Deal Stage Changed.
FAQ
Questions about Deal Stage Changed.
How does the Deal Stage Changed trigger work in Zoho CRM?
Fires when a deal's stage is changed in Zoho CRM. Use to celebrate Closed Won in Slack, drop into a churn-saver flow on lost, or kick off contract generation.
Is the Deal Stage Changed trigger real-time?
Yes. Deal Stage Changed uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Zoho CRM.
What data does Deal Stage Changed return?
The full event payload from Zoho CRM. 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 Deal Stage Changed 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 Zoho CRM admin permissions to use Deal Stage Changed?
For most Zoho CRM accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Zoho CRM plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Zoho CRM's docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other Zoho CRM triggers.
Trigger
New Record
Fires when a new record is created in a Zoho CRM module (Leads, Contacts, Deals, or Accounts). The standard inbound hook for CRM enrichment, routing, and notification workflows.
TriggerRecord Updated
Fires when a record is updated in a Zoho CRM module (Leads, Contacts, Deals, or Accounts). Add a field filter to react only on the changes you care about.
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