What’s new: September 2023

You've asked for more tools to control how you scale Zapier across your business. So we've added new features so you can confidently automate with your team, manage processes effectively, and oversee automation across your company. 

What's new: 

Build robust Zaps confidently and scale faster

Modify test records

 

We've improved Zap testing so your team can build more resilient workflows. Now, you can edit and create custom test records for trigger steps, giving you more flexibility to create Zaps that cover various scenarios and reduce potential errors upfront. You don't have to clutter your apps with fake records or accidentally email a customer for the sake of testing Zaps.

Test Zap steps (or skip) in bulk

 

Automating complex processes shouldn't feel like a chore or an extreme mouse-clicking exercise. Now, you can test all your Zap steps at once to automate critical processes faster while ensuring everything works. 

You can skip tests in bulk, too, if you don't want specific actions to run during testing, you're in a hurry, or you prefer to test with a live Zap. 

Learn more about our recent improvements to Zap testing.

Manage errors more effectively

You're a natural problem-solver who needs the tools to recover quickly when a critical Zap breaks. These features will help you proactively handle potential disruptions, prevent lost data, and keep your business running smoothly: 

AI-powered troubleshooting

 

AI-powered troubleshooting gives step-by-step guidance to fix Zap errors, so you don't have to decode a cryptic error message to figure out the issue. Your teammates can also troubleshoot with AI and fix Zaps—even if they have little context—so you don't have to manage processes solo. 

Error ratio grace period

No one knows better than you which Zap errors will affect your operations most. Earlier this year, we introduced an error ratio override setting that lets you prevent Zaps from shutting off when repeated errors occur. 

We've now added an error ratio grace period, which alerts you in advance—24 hours for Team plans and 72 hours for Company plans—so you can intervene before critical workflows shut off. 

Here's how it works: You'll receive an email notification if a step reaches a threshold of continued errors. You'll then have a grace period to troubleshoot the issue or adjust your error ratio settings before a Zap turns off.

Keep sensitive data safe

You need peace of mind that the right colleagues are automating with the right tools, so we've added some new controls to help you oversee Zapier usage and minimize risk:

Allowed apps

 

Account admins on Company plans can already restrict teams from automating with specific apps. Still, creating a "yes" list is easier than creating a "no" list — especially since Zapier works with more than 6,000 apps.  

Good news, admins: We've simplified management, so now you can choose the apps your team can integrate with Zapier. You can even permit apps for specific groups and users, ensuring the right people have the access needed, and everyone is automating safely. 

Static IP

We've also added the ability to set static IP addresses. Available on Team and Company plans, static IP addresses control traffic to and from Zapier, adding an extra layer of security to your workflows.

Static IPs also work with private apps and data warehouse integrations like Amazon RedShift, BigQuery, and Snowflake. You can add static IPs to internal allowlists so your team can access Zapier through a firewall.