Workflow Trigger: Contact Changed in Pest AI

Automate Actions with the “Contact Changed” Workflow Trigger

Within the Workflow builder, the “Contact Changed” workflow trigger allows you to automate actions when a contact record is modified. You can trigger events in a Workflow when a contact record is changed based on the following items:

• Tags being added

• Tags being removed

• DND being activated or removed

• Contact being assigned to a user, or reassigned to a user

• The custom field being populated

• Custom field changing to something specific

1. To start, click here.

2. After that, click on "Create Workflow."

3. Once that's done, click on "Start from Scratch."

4. After, click here to add new trigger.

5. Click on "Contact Changed."

6. Click here to rename.

7. Afterwards, click on "Add filters."

8. After that, click on "Select" to open the sub-menu.

9. Afterwards, select a filter on "Standard Fields."

10. Click on "Assigned User."

11. After, click on "Select Operator."

12. Select an operator.

13. Click on "Has changed."

14. Or click "Has changed to."

15. After that, click on "Select."

16. Then, select a user you want assigned to.

17. Or click on "DND."

18. Click on "Select Operator." to open the sub-menu.

19. Select an operator.

20. Or, click on "Has changed."

21. Or, click on "Has changed to."

22. Click on "Select."

23. Then, select if you want to "Enable or Disable DND for all channels."

24. Or click on "Tags."

25. Next up, click on "Select Operator."

26. Afterwards, select an operator.

27. Then select a tag to "Add or Remove."

28. Then, click "Save Trigger."

29. Next, click "Test Workflow" to ensure the trigger is working.

30. Click here to open the sub-menu for contact to test.

31. Select the contact you wish to test now.

32. Click on "Run a test for Contact" to proceed.

33. Choose between "Draft or Publish".

34. Click "Save" to finalize.

FAQs

1. What types of changes can trigger a workflow with the “Contact Changed” trigger?

The “Contact Changed” trigger can activate workflows based on changes such as:

• Tags being added or removed

• DND status being set or removed

• Assignment or reassignment of a contact to a user

• Updates to custom fields, including specific values being entered

2. Can I use multiple filters with the “Contact Changed” trigger?

Yes, you can apply multiple filters to refine when the workflow should trigger. For example, you might set filters for both tag additions and custom field updates to trigger different actions.

3. How do I ensure that the workflow only triggers for specific contacts?

By using filters, you can specify which changes to contact records will trigger the workflow. This allows you to control which contacts will activate the workflow based on their updates.

4. What should I do if the workflow is not triggering as expected?

First, check the filters to ensure they are correctly set up to match the intended contact changes. Verify that the workflow is published and active. You may also test the workflow with sample data to diagnose any issues.

5. Can I edit the “Contact Changed” trigger once it is added to a workflow?

Yes, you can edit the trigger settings by going back into the Workflow builder, selecting the trigger, and adjusting the filters or other settings as needed.