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ActionSalesforceUpdated June 2026

How do I delete a Salesforce record?

Short answer: You can delete salesforce record in Salesforce by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Salesforce Delete Salesforce Record action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Object Type
sobject
optionsRequiredObject Type. Options: Lead, Contact, Account, Opportunity, Case, Task
Record ID
record_id
stringRequiredRecord ID. Example: 001Dn00000XXXXX
Sample request
{
  "sobject": "{{trigger.sobject}}",
  "record_id": "e.g. 001Dn00000XXXXX"
}
Returns
{
  "success": true
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Salesforce Record.

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

Gmail → Salesforce
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Salesforce
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Salesforce
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Salesforce
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Delete Salesforce Record.

What does the Delete Salesforce Record action do in Salesforce?
Generic delete for any SObject. Irreversible at the API level (though Salesforce keeps in Recycle Bin for 15 days). For GDPR compliance or cleanup workflows.
What inputs does Delete Salesforce Record require?
Required: Object Type, 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 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 Delete Salesforce Record support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete Salesforce Record inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Salesforce's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Salesforce actions.

Action
Create Salesforce Lead
Creates a lead with name, email, company, status, source. For "marketing form submission → push to Salesforce" lead-capture workflows.
Action
Create Salesforce Opportunity
Creates an opportunity tied to an account with amount, stage, close date, owner. For "qualified lead → create opportunity in the right pipeline" workflows.
Action
Create Salesforce Record (Any Object)
Generic create for any SObject (Contact, Lead, Custom Object, etc.). For workflows that need to create custom-object records not covered by typed actions.
Action
Create Salesforce Task
Creates a follow-up task linked to any SObject (lead, contact, opportunity). For "deal stagnant → create follow-up task" hygiene automation.
Action
Get Salesforce Record
Generic get by SObject and ID. Returns the record with selected fields. The standard lookup before update workflows.
Action
List Salesforce Records
Paginated records of a specific SObject with filters. For "all opportunities in this pipeline" or "leads created since timestamp" sync workflows.
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