How to implement conditional workflows in Zapier automation

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I need help setting up a single Zapier workflow that can handle different actions based on incoming data. My API gateway only allows one webhook URL, so I’m stuck with creating just one automation.

Basically, I want my workflow to check the incoming event data and then decide what to do next. For example, when the webhook receives data with a specific field value, it should trigger different actions.

Here’s what I’m trying to achieve:

if webhook_data.type == 'order_created'
    then send_email('[email protected]')
else if webhook_data.type == 'payment_failed'
    then notify_slack_channel()
else
    create_facebook_post(webhook_data.content)

Since my REST API won’t let me register multiple webhook endpoints, I can only work with one Zapier automation. Can anyone tell me if this kind of conditional logic is supported in a single Zap workflow?

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Zapier’s Paths feature effectively manages conditional workflows. After your webhook trigger, insert a Paths step and configure filter conditions for each path, such as when webhook_data.type equals ‘order_created’ or ‘payment_failed’. It’s crucial to use the exact field names from your webhook payload. I’ve implemented this in similar workflows, and it works reliably. Make sure to test each path thoroughly, as debugging can become complicated with multiple branches. Additionally, consider adding a catch-all path for any unexpected data your API may send.

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for sure! just use paths in zapier, it lets you create different branches based on your webhook data. you can easily set it to send emails, notify slack, or post on fb based on the conditions you’re checking. all in one zap, super handy!

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You could also try using a Filter step with multiple Zaps if Paths gets too messy. I’ve had Paths work great at first, but once the workflow got bigger, it became a nightmare to manage. What I did was create one main Zap with the webhook trigger and a Filter that identifies the data type. Then I used Zapier’s webhook action to send data to separate, simpler Zaps based on conditions. Kept everything focused and way easier to debug. Downside is you’ll have multiple Zaps, but they all go through your single webhook endpoint. Just make sure your API gateway can handle the extra internal webhook calls.