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How to edit Zaps that are running? What is the most hygienic way to do it?

  • 17 February 2021
  • 2 replies
  • 425 views
alonsovaes
Userlevel 1

Hey, I've been wondering how to edit a Long zap, like 7-10 steps or more, without pausing it. 

I have a Zap for my community and I don't want new members having trouble registering.

How do you do it? Zapier recommends cloning the Zap, editing it, pausing the first one and turning on the second edited Zap. 

Is there an alternative? How do you do it?

Cheers,

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Best answer by Troy Tessalone 17 February 2021, 21:00

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-Alonso Vargas
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Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
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Hi @alonsovaes 

One option is to clone the Zap and make the necessary edits, then switch the original Zap OFF and turn the new Zap ON.

There is no other way to edit a Zap w/o turning the Zap OFF.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
alonsovaes
Userlevel 1

Hi @alonsovaes 

One option is to clone the Zap and make the necessary edits, then switch the original Zap OFF and turn the new Zap ON.

There is no other way to edit a Zap w/o turning the Zap OFF.

Thanks @Troy Tessalone! I was thinking that perhaps there was a more sophisticated alternative.

-Alonso Vargas
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