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# Zapier x PaintScout Operations
Use Zapier with PaintScout Operations for automated triggers and actions with contacts, deals, events, and tasks
PaintScout's Operations-specific Zapier integration automates workflows for contacts, deals, events, and tasks through the **PaintScout Instant** connection. [Accept this invite](https://zapier.com/developer/public-invite/233396/4963f0fa7db5c9c8bcb521653ec9015d/) to start using our new connection!
## 1. Trigger Events:
* **Contact created:** triggers an action in another app when a contact is created in PaintScout.
* **Contact tag added** or **Contact tag** **removed:** triggers when a tag is added or removed from a contact.
* **Company created:** triggers when a company is created in PaintScout.
* **Deal created:** triggers an action when a deal is created.
* **Deal stage changed:** triggers when a deal stage is changed in PaintScout.
* **Estimate created**: triggers when an estimate is created.
* **Event created:** triggers when an event is scheduled in PaintScout.
* **Invoice created**: triggers when an invoice is created.
* **Task created:** triggers when a task is created in PaintScout.
## 2. Action Events:
**Create in PaintScout:**
* Create or Update Contact
* Create or Update Deal
* Create or Update Estimate
* Create or Update Invoice
* Create or Update Event
* Create or Update Task
* Create Deal, Contact and/or Company Notes
The **Create or Update Estimate** action includes a `dealId` field. Use it to link or unlink an estimate from a deal.
**Search in PaintScout:**
* Find Contact
* Find Company
* Find Deal
* Find Estimate
* Find Invoice
* Find Event
* Find Task
* Get Full Estimate
* Get Full Invoice
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## Why upgrade to PaintScout Instant?
PaintScout Instant delivers faster zaps with less wait time, regardless of whether you have the Operations add-on. All newest zaps are exclusive to this connection.
To upgrade to PaintScout Instant, you will have to update (and/or create) your zaps using [this invite link](https://zapier.com/developer/public-invite/233396/4963f0fa7db5c9c8bcb521653ec9015d/).
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## How do I set up Operations zaps?
1\. Log in to your **Zapier** account.
2\. Head over to the **Zaps** section on the far left. Now, you can either **Create** a new zap or **Update** a current zap.
*We will create a deal in PaintScout as an example:*
3\. Choose if you want PaintScout to be the **trigger** or the **action**.
4\. When the dialog box opens, type in "**PaintScout Instant".** Select the newest version - i.e. the one with the highest number.
5\. Once selected, you can configure your zap!
6\. When your zap is set up, **test it** to make sure the triggers and actions are functioning as desired.
If all goes well, **publish** and **turn on** your zap!
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## Frequently asked questions
### Can I link or unlink a deal from an estimate in Zapier?
Yes. The **Create or Update Estimate** action includes a `dealId` field.
* Add a `dealId` to link the estimate to that deal.
* Clear or remove the `dealId` to unlink the estimate.
* If the deal is already linked to a different estimate, remove that existing link first.
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