Forecast for Profit
Hi Can I request the ability to be able to create a forecast for custom fields, other than for Revenue and Quantity? I want to target the team by profit. Profit is a custom field, so I get why it's not on there, but really it's just a value field like
Breaking Change Announcement: Users API Response Restricted for Client Portal Users
Hi all, We are introducing a breaking change to the Users API when it is accessed by Client Portal users. Status: Live This change is now live in production. Please review your integrations and make the necessary updates. Affected endpoints: GET /users
How to customize X/Y-Axis labels in CRM Chart Reports?
Hi, While exploring custom chart reports in Zoho CRM, I’ve hit a roadblock trying to change the names of the X-Axis and Y-Axis labels. They appear completely locked as the default values. Zoho seems to hardcode these labels to match the exact field names
How to add custom lookup-type field to meeting module form in Zoho CRM
We need to have a lookup field to a custom module's record in Zoho CRM. But it appears that look-up fields are not enabled in Meetings/Events module in Zoho CRM. How do I design/implement a custom look-up type field that will lookup records from custom
Kiosk Page Refresh
We have a Kiosk running from a button in contacts to update values and also add related lists, which works great, but when the kiosk is finished the page does not refresh to show the changes. Is there a way to force the contact to refresh/update when
Conditional layouts - support for multi-select picklists
Hi, The documentation for conditional layouts says the following: "Layout Rules cannot be used on the following field types: Auto Number Lookup Multi Select Lookup User Lookup Formula File Upload Multi Line" I have a custom module with a multi-pick list
Take action on records based on detected duplicate images
Hello all, We've enhanced our duplicate image detection feature to improve data accuracy, reduce duplicate data, and reduce manual effort. Previously, the system would simply alert you to potential duplicate images, but now you can take action directly
CRM x WorkDrive: File storage for new CRM signups is now powered by WorkDrive
Availability Editions: All DCs: All Release plan: Released for new signups in all DCs. It will be enabled for existing users in a phased manner in the upcoming months. Help documentation: Documents in Zoho CRM Manage folders in Documents tab Manage files
WorkDrive and CRM not in sync
1/ There is a CRM file upload field with WorkDrive file set as the source: 2/ Then the file is renamed in WorkDrive (outside CRM): 3/ The File in CRM is not synced after the change in WorkDrive; the file name (reference) in CRM record is not updated (here
Formulas don't auto update?
Hi, I am currently trying to set up a days in stock field for my products so that i know when to reduce my prices. I have managed to create the formula and is tracking the no. of days i have the product in stock from when the record is created, the problem
Zoho CRM Kiosk Upload Files
Hello all, We are trying out Kiosks at the moment to see where it can fit best in our business. We are still a bit off in the application but lets say we will sort this out. My question is the following - when I create a Kiosk I can add "File Upload"
Kaizen #261 : Using Zoho CRM Skill to generate complex COQL queries
Hello everyone, In the previous Kaizen posts, we introduced the zoho-crm SKILL.md and discussed how it can help you when you are working with Zoho CRM APIs and Client Script. In this Kaizen, we will focus on using the Zoho CRM `SKILL.md` with GitHub Copilot
Building a per-contact activity timeline (form submissions, account rollups, emails/proposals) — best approach?
Hello, We're a B2B market research/consulting firm that recently migrated our CRM/forms/marketing stack from HubSpot to Zoho One (CRM + Forms + Campaigns + SalesIQ). Current setup: - Zoho Forms integrated with CRM: contact-style forms create Leads. -
401 Unauthenticated Error – Zoho CRM to Google Sheets Integration
Hi I'm building an Automation Function in Zoho CRM using Deluge that appends contact data from Zoho CRM into a Google Sheet whenever a new contact is created. WHAT I'VE DONE: I created a connection in Zoho CRM (Developer Hub → Connections) with the following
CRM Python Function: ZRC.post() body encoding error
A connection-backed ZRC.get() to Zoho Analytics works, but ZRC.post() fails whenever a body is supplied: response = ZRC.post(endpoint, urlencode({ "ZOHO_ACTION": "EXPORT", "ZOHO_OUTPUT_FORMAT": "JSON", "ZOHO_SQLQUERY": 'SELECT * FROM "Churn
Introducing spam detection for webforms: An additional layer of protection to keep your Zoho CRM clean and secure
Greetings all, One of the most highly anticipated feature launches—Spam Detection in webforms—has finally arrived! Webforms are a vital tool for record generation, but they're also vulnerable to submissions from unauthenticated or malicious sources, which
A heads-up on duplicate invitation issue in Office 365 and what it means for Zoho CRM users
We'd like all our users using Office 365 integration to know that there is a duplicate invitation issue. How the integration works: We use Microsoft Graph APIs for our integration. There is no option to ignore the invitation in the Graph API at the time of syncing the events. On further probing, we found that their Exchange Client SDK has this option, but apparently Microsoft is likely to deprecate this SDK in the near future. We have now reached out to Microsoft for a clarification on how they
Improved Filtering and Tagging options for Notes
We rely on the notes section across several modules and would love to have some more options in filtering, grouping, and tagging notes. We would like to be able to filter notes differently on a contact or deal and have that choice stay on that record
Has anybody managed to do ANYTHING with Zoho CRM Zia Agents?
I have 'hired' a few agents from the 'store', and also built the super simplest Agent I could think of (retrieve the email address for a given Contact), and none of them work. I get errors like "LLM Inference failed" even from the store Agents (e.g. "Search
Zoho CRM Layout Rules: Nine New Actions, Profile-Based Execution, and Interactive Preview
Hello everyone, Availability: This feature is now available for all users. We’re excited to announce powerful new enhancements to Layout Rules in Zoho CRM - a feature built to guide our teams through form-filling by showing the right information to the
CRM Hack #3: How to update formula functions for already created records.
Hello everyone! It’s Wednesday and we are back with yet another hack.. I'm sure you've used formula fields to meet some requirements specific to your business. Let's consider an example each for external (customer-facing) and internal facing scenarios
Record sharing for Activities modules in CRM
Hello everyone, We've got a few quick enhancements to what we covered in this previous announcement: record sharing is now available for Activities modules. 1. Sharing Tasks, Meetings, and Calls Until now, activity records could only be shared indirectly
Calendar invites from Contacts not being assigned to Account in CRM
Hi all It's that time of year again when I try to get calendar and meetings sorted in CRM. I have two way sync enabled. I have the option set to check for customer meeting invitation mail and to add them as meetings. However, whilst those meetings show
CRM's import feature has been revamped
Hello folks, We've refreshed the import feature. You can now manage large, complex imports, particularly those with related data, more easily, with fewer steps and fewer errors. This has been released for all users in all DCs. Here are the details: We've
How to programmatically set a reminder schedule for a Task on the date specified in "Due_Date" field?
I want to programmatically set up the reminder schedule for a Task that sends out an email reminder on the date specified in the "Due_Date" field. I've looked at the Zoho CRM Insert Record API and it looks like the TRIGGER key for "Remind_At" field requires
Set Custom Icon for Custom Modules in new Zoho CRM UI
Kaizen #258 - Getting Started with zoho-crm SKILL.md
Howdy tech wizards, Welcome to a fresh week of Kaizen. This week, we are taking a look at the zoho-crm SKILL.md, an Agent Skill designed to help AI coding agents work with Zoho CRM’s developer capabilities. What is zoho-crm SKILL.md? The zoho-crm skill
Sales Order -> Contracts
A signed SO (Sales/Service Order) is classified as a Contract in the business world. However, an SO created in CRM does make it's way through to Contracts where it can be managed. SOs typically have a Term period, which can only be managed if zoho sees
Canvas View: Add font family selection (incl. Google Fonts / Hebrew & RTL fonts)
Hi Zoho CRM team, The Canvas design suite (List View, Tile View, Table View and Record Detail) currently allows customizing font weight, size, color, alignment and case - but there is no option to choose the font family. All text is rendered in the built-in
[Urgent] Can't create a function
I'm trying to create a function, but as soon as I click "Create", I get an error message: "Sorry something went wrong". Error 500 in network tab
Introducing native agents: Configure your CRM with natural language
Hello all, Configuring your CRM just got a lot faster. We're introducing native agents into Zoho CRM that configure your settings using natural language. Instead of navigating multiple screens, describe what you need and the agent builds it for you. What's
Allow Email Attachments to Be Opened Directly in Zoho CRM
Hi all, It would be very helpful if attachments linked to an email in Zoho CRM could be clicked and opened directly from the email preview. Currently, the attachment names are displayed, but the experience of viewing them is unnecessarily limited. Users
Global Sets for Multi-Select pick lists
When is this feature coming to Zoho CRM? It would be very useful now we have got used to having it for the normal pick lists.
CRM wants to access other apps and services on this device (Documents area)
Did anyone else see this today? It only seemed to popup in the Documents area. Blocking it did not stop the ability to upload files there... Why is this coming up and what apps/services is it requesting in the background? Also, is it applicable elsewhere
Native QuickBooks integration for Zoho CRM: Connecting sales and finance
Updated on July 7th, 2026: You can now download Quotes, Invoices, and Purchase Orders as PDF files directly from Zoho CRM, eliminating the need to switch to QuickBooks. Learn more. Greetings, I hope all of you are doing well. We're excited to announce
Creating new Teams meeting from CRM doesn't enable Team functions in the meeting
Hi I'm trying to set up the meeting integration and I've seen that when I create a Meeting in the CRM and set the location to Online and the Provider to Teams, and complete the boxes, add a participant etc, whilst the meeting is created in Teams, the
Sending Zoho form link from custom function in Zoho CRM
Hello, We intend to send a Zoho form link to certain Contacts using a custom function. The Zoho Form must be pre-filled with the Deal information and contacts receiving it should be able to modify the values and upon submission, those modifications must
Timeline support for subforms
Currently available editions in all DCs: Free, Standard, Professional, and Zoho One Standard. Other editions: Rollout soon. Hello everyone, Timelines help users track important changes made to records and provide a complete history of updates over time.
Make your workflows smarter with Zia Agents
Available only in the US, IN, EU, AU, and CN DCs for Professional and above editions. Hello everyone, Workflow rules can now do more than trigger predefined actions; Zia Agents can now be invoked directly from workflow rules in Zoho CRM, bringing contextual,
Automatically adding a tag to a deal based on set criteria
Hi all I want to add a tag to deals based on whether (the margin is >x% *and* the amount is > £y) *or* (if a specific dropdown field is set to a specific value). Is it possible to do this via a workflow or similar? If so, can anyone point me in the right
Next Page