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Question

How to trigger Zap on updated Salesforce field with existing records only?

  • March 15, 2024
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I want to trigger a Zap for an updated field on a Salesforce record ONLY if the record already existed. I do not want trigger on new records. How do I do this?

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Troy Tessalone
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • March 15, 2024

Hi @Me_Too 

Try using this Zap trigger: Salesforce - Updated Field on Record

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Platinum Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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  • March 15, 2024

I am using that but I ONLY want it to trigger on records that are not just created, I have another Zap specifically for those. How do I run this ONLY on updated and not on new records?

Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • March 15, 2024

@Me_Too 

Does that Salesforce Zap trigger fire for new records?

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yes it does

Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • March 15, 2024

@Me_Too 

You can try adding logic that compares the Create Date vs the Update Date then Filter.

 

Formatter > Date & Time > Compare Dates

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Platinum Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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