ActionZoho CRMUpdated June 2026

How do I fetch a Zoho CRM record by ID?

Short answer: Drop the "Zoho CRMGet Record" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Module
module
optionsRequiredModule. Options: Leads, Contacts, Deals, Accounts
Record ID
record_id
stringRequiredRecord ID. Example: 554023000001627036
Sample request
{
"module": "{{trigger.module}}",
"record_id": "e.g. 554023000001627036"
}
Returns
{
"data": [
{
"id": "554023000001627036",
"Email": "john@example.com",
"Company": "Acme",
"Last_Name": "Doe"
}
]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Record.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Get Record.

What does the Get Record action do in Zoho CRM?
Retrieves a specific record by ID from a Zoho CRM module with all of its standard and custom fields. The standard read after a trigger fires with an ID.
What inputs does Get Record require?
Required: Module, Record ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Zoho CRM returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Record support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Record inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Zoho CRM's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Zoho CRM actions.

Action
Create Lead
Creates a new lead in Zoho CRM with name, email, phone, company, source, and any custom fields. The dedicated entry point for inbound web/lead-gen flows.
Action
Create Record
Creates a new record (Lead, Contact, Deal, or Account) in Zoho CRM. Use this generic action when the module is dynamic or when you want a single step that handles all modules.
Action
Delete Record
Deletes a record from a Zoho CRM module by ID. Records move to the recycle bin for 60 days before permanent deletion.
Action
List Records
Lists records from a Zoho CRM module (Leads, Contacts, Deals, Accounts) with pagination. Used for periodic exports or for building module-wide segments.
Action
Search Records
Searches a Zoho CRM module by criteria, email, phone, or keyword. The de-facto upsert lookup: search first, then create or update.
Action
Update Record
Updates an existing Zoho CRM record by ID with new field values. Only the fields you pass are changed; others are preserved.

Send get record from your workflows.

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