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ActionMarketoUpdated May 2026

How do I look up a Marketo lead by email?

Short answer: Drop the "MarketoGet Marketo Lead by Email" 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
Email
email
stringRequiredThe email address. Used as the recipient or identifier depending on context.
Fields (CSV)
fields
stringOptional
Sample request
{
"email": "e.g. user@example.com",
"fields": "{{trigger.fields}}"
}
Returns
{
"result": [
{
"id": 12345,
"email": "jane@x.com",
"firstName": "Jane"
}
],
"success": true
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Marketo Lead by Email.

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

FAQ

Questions about Get Marketo Lead by Email.

What does the Get Marketo Lead by Email action do in Marketo?
Lookup by exact email match. For enrichment workflows or for "is this lead in Marketo already?" pre-flight checks.
What inputs does Get Marketo Lead by Email require?
Required: Email. 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 Marketo 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 Marketo Lead by Email support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Marketo Lead by Email inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Marketo's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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