Triggers are the essential starting points of every workflow in Keragon. They define exactly when your workflow should run, based on specific events or conditions. Understanding triggers helps you build effective and responsive automations.
What are Workflow Triggers?
Workflow triggers are automated events that initiate workflows whenever specific conditions are met or particular actions occur. Common triggers include receiving an email, submitting a form, updating a record, or scheduled timings.
Types of Workflow Triggers
Keragon supports various trigger types to suit your automation needs:
App Event Triggers
App event triggers initiate workflows based on specific events happening within connected applications. These triggers help automate responses to events like new records, updates, or specific actions within your apps.
Single Event Trigger:
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The most common type of app event trigger.
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Operates either in real-time or through periodic polling, depending on the integrated application's capabilities.
Example
To setup a workflow that triggers when a new submission is received in Jotform, you should use the New submission trigger.
Multiple Events Trigger (Custom Trigger):
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Allow configuring multiple event subscriptions simultaneously.
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Typically identified by names like "Custom Events."
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Useful when multiple different events in the same app should trigger the same workflow.
Example
To configure a workflow that triggers when multiple events happen in Healthie, you should use the Custom trigger.
Webhook Trigger:
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Keragon provides a unique Webhook URL that you paste into your application's webhook settings.
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The workflow is activated whenever the application sends data to this URL.
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Usually identified explicitly by the name "Webhook."
Example
To configure a workflow that triggers when an event (You can choose in GHL which event) happens in Go High Level, you should use the Webhook trigger.
Then in the "Description" tab you can see the webhook URL that you should add in GHL.
Scheduler
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Schedule workflows to run automatically at specific intervals, such as hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly.
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Ideal for periodic tasks such as daily data backups, weekly reports, or recurring notifications.
Example
To configure your workflow to run at specific intervals, choose the scheduler.
HTTP Webhook
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Trigger workflows instantly upon receiving HTTP requests from external systems.
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Useful for integrating Keragon workflows with custom or third-party applications that can send data via HTTP.
Example
To configure your workflow to run when another system notifies Keragon through an HTTP POST request, use the HTTP Webhook trigger.
Choosing the Right Trigger
To select the best trigger for your workflow:
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Clearly identify the event or condition that should initiate the automation.
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Review available trigger types and select the one closely aligned with your requirement.
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Configure trigger settings carefully to ensure workflows activate only under desired conditions.
Can’t Find the Trigger You Need?
Request your triggers!
If a specific trigger is not available in Keragon, you can easily request it through your dashboard. Our team will prioritize its release as soon as it’s possible from the third-party vendor’s side. We’re here to help you keep building without limits!