How to Integrate Cognism with Zapier

Export Cognism data to other tools using Zapier

This article explains how to use Zapier to export data from Cognism to tools that lack native integrations (e.g., Zoho or SugarCRM).

Zapier automation lets you send high-quality Cognism data from Lists to other applications using a Zap you configure.

What the Zapier integration supports

Once set up, the Zapier integration allows you to:

• Export contacts from Cognism Lists  
• Send data to tools not supported natively by Cognism 
• Automate exports using Zapier workflows (Zaps) 

Each user must connect to Zapier individually.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure:

• You have a Zapier account  
• You have access to Cognism Lists  
• You can generate a Cognism API key  

Add the Cognism app to Zapier

Each user must add the Cognism app to Zapier before building a Zap.

1. Go to Settings > Integrations in the left-hand side navigation.

2. Find Zapier > Click Connect Integration > You are redirected to Zapier.

3. Log in to Zapier.

4. Select Accept invite > build a Zap.  

Build a Zap

Use this process to create a Zap that exports data from Cognism.

Create a new Zap

1. In Zapier, select Create.  
2. Select Create new Zap.  
3. Choose Cognism as the trigger app.  

4. Select Contact export as the event.  

5. Select Continue.  

This trigger allows you to export contacts from a Cognism List.

Connect your Cognism account

1. Select Choose > Connect a new account.  

1. When prompted, enter your Cognism API key.  
2. Use the provided link to generate an API key in Cognism. 
3. Copy the key and paste it into Zapier. 

After connecting, run a test trigger.

• If test data loads correctly, select Continue.  

Configure the action

1. Select the application you want to export data to. 
2. Choose the action event for that application. 
3. Map Cognism fields in the Insert data section.  
4. Select Continue.  
5. Run a test action.  

Check the destination application to confirm the data was received.

Sync timing depends on your Zapier plan.

Publish the Zap

1. Select Publish.  
2. Turn the Zap on.  

Once published, return to the Cognism web application.

Expected results

After setup:

• Zapier appears as an active integration in Cognism 
• List records are exported through your Zap 
• Data arrives in the connected third-party application 
• Exports follow the workflow defined in Zapier 

Next steps

• Review and update your Zap field mappings 
• Monitor Zap runs in Zapier 
• Adjust export timing based on your Zapier plan