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What is a lead source?

A lead source is the recorded origin of a lead: the channel and, where available, the specific campaign, ad, form, QR code, widget or referral that produced it. It is captured automatically when the origin carries data (ad referrals, form IDs, widget IDs) and set by rule or by hand otherwise, and it powers routing, scoring and attribution reports.

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

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  1. Why it matters
  2. In VGraple CRM
  3. Related terms

CRM AND SALES

Lead source

A lead source is the recorded origin of a lead: the channel and, where available, the specific campaign, ad, form, QR code, widget or referral that produced it. It is captured automatically when the origin carries data (ad referrals, form IDs, widget IDs) and set by rule or by hand otherwise, and it powers routing, scoring and attribution reports.

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Lead source in one line

Why it matters

Source is the difference between "we get leads from WhatsApp" and "the Instagram reel ad produced 42 leads at Rs 180 each and 6 bookings". It is also a routing key (portal leads to one team, referrals to the owner) and a scoring input.

In VGraple CRM

Sources are captured from click-to-WhatsApp ad referrals (with ad and campaign IDs), Facebook Lead Ads, forms, widgets, QR links with a source parameter, Zapier and the API; the analytics report shows leads, conversations and revenue by source. Source and source channel are separate fields so the medium and the specific origin are both kept.

Click-to-WhatsApp ad, Ad referral, Revenue attribution, Lead scoring.

Frequently asked questions

Can I set a source from a QR code?
Yes. Generate the QR with a source parameter in the prefilled message or link.
Is the source editable?
Yes, by users with permission; the original capture is kept in the log.
Can a rule route by source?
Yes; first matching rule assigns the team or agent.

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