ActionSalesforceUpdated May 2026

How do I create a Salesforce record for any object?

Short answer: Drop the "Salesforce → Create Salesforce Record (Any Object)" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

Field	Type	Required	Description
Object Type sobject	options	Required	Object Type. Options: Lead, Contact, Account, Opportunity, Case, Task
Fields (JSON) fields	string	Required	Field values as JSON. Keys must match Salesforce API field names.

Sample request

{
  "sobject": "{{trigger.sobject}}",
  "fields": "{\"FirstName\": \"John\", \"LastName\": \"Doe\", \"Email\": \"john@example.com\", \"Company\": \"Acme Inc\"}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "001Dn00000XXXXX",
  "errors": [],
  "success": true
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Salesforce Record (Any Object).

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

Google Sheets → Salesforce

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Salesforce

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Create Salesforce Record (Any Object).

What does the Create Salesforce Record (Any Object) action do in Salesforce?

Generic create for any SObject (Contact, Lead, Custom Object, etc.). For workflows that need to create custom-object records not covered by typed actions.

What inputs does Create Salesforce Record (Any Object) require?

Required: Object Type, Fields (JSON). 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 Salesforce 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 Create Salesforce Record (Any Object) support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Salesforce Record (Any Object) inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Salesforce's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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