ActionZoho CRMUpdated May 2026

How do I delete a Zoho CRM record?

Short answer: Drop the "Zoho CRM → Delete Record" 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
Module module	options	Required	Module. Options: Leads, Contacts, Deals, Accounts
Record ID record_id	string	Required	Record ID. Example: 554023000001627036

Sample request

{
  "module": "{{trigger.module}}",
  "record_id": "e.g. 554023000001627036"
}

Returns

{
  "data": [
    {
      "code": "SUCCESS",
      "status": "success",
      "details": {
        "id": "554023000001627036"
      },
      "message": "record deleted"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Record.

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

Google Sheets → Zoho CRM

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Zoho CRM

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Delete Record.

What does the Delete Record action do in Zoho CRM?

Deletes a record from a Zoho CRM module by ID. Records move to the recycle bin for 60 days before permanent deletion.

What inputs does Delete 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 Delete Record support batch operations?

Yes. Run Delete 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.

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