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ActionFacebook Lead AdsUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a Facebook lead by ID?

Short answer: Drop the "Facebook Lead AdsGet Lead" 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
Lead ID
leadId
stringRequiredLead ID
Sample request
{
"leadId": "{{trigger.leadId}}"
}
Returns
{
"id": "lead_789",
"field_data": [
{
"name": "email",
"values": [
"user@example.com"
]
},
{
"name": "full_name",
"values": [
"John Doe"
]
}
],
"created_time": "2026-04-11T10:00:00Z"
}

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

FAQ

Questions about Get Lead.

What does the Get Lead action do in Facebook Lead Ads?
Returns a specific lead by ID with all form responses. Useful for backfill workflows that re-fetch leads missed during webhook downtime.
What inputs does Get Lead require?
Required: Lead 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 Facebook Lead Ads 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 Lead support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Lead inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Facebook Lead Ads's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Facebook Lead Ads actions.

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