TriggerNetlifyReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does Netlify fire on form submissions?

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

Use this trigger All 5 Netlify 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

Netlify Form Submission

When the matching event happens

on form submissionwatch for form submissionwhen form submissionwhen a form submission is received on netlifynew form submission

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": "sub_123",
  "event": "submission_created",
  "branch": ""
}

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.

Field	Type	Example
id	string	"sub_123"
event	string	"submission_created"
branch	string	""

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Netlify Form Submission.

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FAQ

Questions about Netlify Form Submission.

How does the Netlify Form Submission trigger work in Netlify?

Fires when a Netlify Form is submitted. For "static-site form → push to CRM" workflows where you don't want to run a backend just to handle form submissions.

Is the Netlify Form Submission trigger real-time?

Yes. Netlify Form Submission uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Netlify.

What data does Netlify Form Submission return?

The full event payload from Netlify. 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 Netlify Form Submission 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 Netlify admin permissions to use Netlify Form Submission?

For most Netlify accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Netlify plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Netlify's docs if the trigger fails to register.