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TriggerBrevoReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does Brevo fire on contact changes?

Short answer: Drop the "Brevo → Contact Updated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Brevo, not on a polling schedule.

Use this triggerAll 5 Brevo triggers
Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
Contact Updated
When the matching event happens
when a contact is updated in brevocontact changedwatch for contact updatednew contact updatedon contact updatedcontact modifiedwhen contact updated
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.

{
  "id": 12345,
  "date": "2026-04-11T10:00:00Z",
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "event": "contact_updated"
}
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
idnumber12345
datestring"2026-04-11T10:00:00Z"
emailstring"user@example.com"
eventstring"contact_updated"
Pairs with

Drop these actions after Contact Updated.

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FAQ

Questions about Contact Updated.

How does the Contact Updated trigger work in Brevo?
Fires on any change to a contact's attributes or list memberships. Payload includes the changed fields. For specific transitions (e.g., contact moved to a particular list), inspect the payload before downstream side-effects.
Is the Contact Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Contact Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Brevo.
What data does Contact Updated return?
The full event payload from Brevo. 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 Contact Updated 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 Brevo admin permissions to use Contact Updated?
For most Brevo accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Brevo plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Brevo's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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