This article explains how to connect Cognism with Zapier and create a Zap that automatically exports contacts from Cognism Lists to your chosen application.

Unlike native CRM integrations, Zapier uses automated workflows (Zaps) to send exported contacts from Cognism to thousands of supported applications.

Before you begin

Before configuring the integration:

• You must have a Cognism account.
• You must have an active Zapier account.
• You must have permission to create Zaps in Zapier.
• You must know which application you want to send your Cognism data to.

For more information, see Zapier Requirements & Permissions.

Enable the Zapier integration

1. In the Cognism Web Application, click your profile avatar.
2. Select Settings.
3. Open Integrations.
4. Scroll to Zapier.
5. Click Add.

You will be redirected to Zapier.

Connect Cognism to Zapier

1. Sign in to your Zapier account if prompted.
2. Accept the invitation to add the Cognism app.
3. Click Build a Zap.

The Cognism application is now available within your Zapier workspace.

Build your Zap

1. In Zapier, click + Create.
2. Select Create Zap.
3. Choose Cognism Prospector as the trigger application.
4. Select Contact Export as the trigger event.
5. Click Continue.

The Contact Export trigger runs whenever contacts are exported from a Cognism List.

Connect your Cognism account

1. Click Choose > Connect a new account.
2. When prompted, enter your Cognism API key.
3. If you do not already have an API key, click the provided link to generate one in Cognism.
4. Copy the API key and paste it into Zapier.
5. Complete the connection.

Once connected, Zapier can access exported contacts from your Cognism Lists.

Test the trigger

Click Test Trigger.

If the connection is successful, Zapier displays sample Cognism contact data.

Review the returned fields before continuing.

Configure the action

1. Choose the application that should receive the exported contacts.
2. Select the action you want Zapier to perform.
3. Map the Cognism fields to the destination application.
4. Click Continue.
5. Run Test Action.

Verify that the contact appears correctly in the destination application.

Publish your Zap

Once testing is complete:

1. Click Publish.
2. Turn the Zap On.

The Zap is now active.

New contacts exported from Cognism Lists will automatically trigger the workflow.

Verify the integration

After publishing your Zap:

1. Return to the Cognism Web Application.
2. Open Settings > Integrations.
3. Locate Zapier.

You should see the active integration together with the Zap name and the date it was created.

What's next?

After configuring Zapier:

1. Export contacts from a Cognism List.
2. Verify that the contacts appear in your destination application.
3. Monitor your Zap history in Zapier to ensure the workflow continues to run successfully.