Create a flow
Schedule trigger
A schedule trigger starts your flow at a specific time or at regular intervals. Unlike app triggers, which depend on events in applications, schedule triggers run based on time. You can use schedule triggers to automate tasks that need to run ...
App trigger
An app trigger starts a flow when a specific event occurs in a connected application. For example, the flow can start when a new record is created, an existing record is updated, or a supported event such as a payment, ticket, or meeting activity ...
Workflow builder (Tools)
The workflow builder in Zoho Flow includes tools that help you navigate, organize, and test flows faster. Use these tools to manage complex integrations and collaborate efficiently. Builder toolbar Located at the top-right corner of the builder, ...
Outgoing webhooks
While a webhook trigger allows you to start a flow based on data updates received from an application, Outgoing Webhooks enable you to send HTTP requests to external applications or services. Outgoing webhooks allow you to access any API through http ...
Email trigger
The email trigger lets you parse data from formatted emails to automate workflows. This is ideal for automating workflows that involve emails that follow templates, such as invoices, cab receipts, payslips, and more. What is email parsing? Email ...
URL trigger
The URL Trigger allows you trigger a flow when new data is added to an API-backed URL that you've configured in it. In other words, Zoho Flow will send a GET request to a REST API endpoint, and the response data will be converted into usable data for ...
RSS/Atom feed trigger
What is an RSS or Atom feed? An RSS or Atom feed is a structured data format used to deliver frequently updated content to users and apps. These feeds adhere to standards known as Really Simple Syndication (RSS) and Atom. RSS and Atom feeds enable ...
Webhook trigger
What is a webhook? A webhook is a user-defined URL callback. It is a mechanism that enables apps to receive data updates in real time through a URL call. Webhooks can be incredibly helpful when you're working with data updates that need to be ...
Data mapping
Introduction Data mapping is using the variables of a trigger or action as input for the next steps of the flow. It lets you decide how data should be organized when the flow is processing. With mapped data you can create a consistent flow of ...
Custom functions
On Zoho Flow, you can write your own Deluge code to create custom functions to make your workflows more powerful. These functions provide flexibility to achieve complex workflows that simplify repetitive tasks. For example, you can create a custom ...
Logic
Logic Logic helps automate elaborate tasks by introducing custom rules to filter data or defer the execution of a few actions. You can even create your own logic element with custom functions. When used alongside app-based actions, these elements can ...
Create a flow from the gallery
The gallery is a collection of prebuilt flow templates. You can pick one that suits your requirements and connect your accounts to use it. In the My Flows section, click Explore Gallery in the top bar. In the gallery, you will find Featured Flows on ...
Create a flow from scratch
Create a flow from scratch Create and customize a flow from scratch to solve your automation needs. In the My Flows section, click Create Flow in the top-right corner. Alternatively, click the + button on the left panel. Enter the flow name and a ...