# Update object action
This action updates an object in your Marketo instance.
# Input fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Object | Select the object you plan to update. Options include Opportunity, Lead, Smart campaign, and Custom object. | 
Refer to the relevant sections to learn how to configure the input fields for the object you plan to update:
# Opportunity input fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Opportunity ID / External opportunity ID | Provide the unique ID. Opportunity ID is required when Dedupe by is set to ID field; External opportunity ID is required when set to Deduplication fields. | 
| Dedupe by | Select the fields to deduplicate by. Options include Deduplication fields and ID field. Set to Deduplication fields by default. | 
| External opportunity campaign ID | Enter the campaign ID associated with the opportunity from an external source. | 
| Amount | Fill in the total amount for the opportunity. | 
| Close date | Enter the date when the opportunity is expected to close. | 
| Description | Provide a brief description of the opportunity. | 
| Expected revenue | Fill in the estimated revenue expected from the opportunity. | 
| External company ID | Enter the external ID for the company associated with this opportunity. | 
| External created date | Provide the date when the opportunity was created in an external system. | 
| External sales person ID | Enter the ID of the salesperson from an external system. | 
| Fiscal | Specify the fiscal period for this opportunity. | 
| Fiscal quarter | Provide the fiscal quarter when this opportunity falls. | 
| Fiscal year | Enter the fiscal year for the opportunity. | 
| Forecast category | Specify the forecast category for this opportunity. | 
| Forecast category name | Enter the name of the forecast category for the opportunity. | 
| Is closed | Indicate whether the opportunity is closed. | 
| Is won | Indicate whether the opportunity has been won. | 
| Last activity date | Provide the date of the last activity related to this opportunity. | 
| Lead source | Enter the source from which the lead originated. | 
| Name | Fill in the name of the opportunity. | 
| Next step | Provide details about the next step for this opportunity. | 
| Probability | Enter the probability of winning this opportunity (as a percentage). | 
| Quantity | Specify the quantity of items or services in the opportunity. | 
| Stage | Provide the current stage of the opportunity. | 
| Type | Enter the type or classification of the opportunity. | 
# Lead input fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Lead ID / Email | Enter the ID or email of the lead you plan to update. | 
Refer to the Marketo documentation for a list of standard fields (opens new window) available through the API. This list includes common fields but may not cover all input fields specific to this action.
# Smart campaign input fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Smart campaign ID / Smart campaign | Enter the smart campaign ID or select the smart campaign you plan to update. | 
| Name | Provide the new name for the smart campaign. | 
| Description | Provide the new description for the smart campaign. | 
# Custom object input fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Custom object name / Object name | Select or enter the name of the custom object. If entering the object name, add the suffix _c. | 
# Output fields
The output fields vary depending on the object you select for the action.
# Opportunity output fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Marketo GUID | The unique identifier assigned to the opportunity in Marketo. | 
# Lead output fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Lead ID | The unique identifier for the lead. | 
Refer to the Marketo documentation for a list of standard fields (opens new window) available through the API. This list includes common fields but may not cover all output fields specific to this action.
# Smart campaign output fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| ID | The unique identifier for the smart campaign. | 
| Name | The name of the smart campaign. | 
| Description | The description of the smart campaign. | 
| Type | The type of smart campaign. For example, batch, default, or trigger. | 
| Is system | Indicates whether the smart campaign is a system-level smart campaign. | 
| Is active | Indicates whether the smart campaign is currently active. | 
| Is requestable | Indicates whether the smart campaign can be requested through an API. | 
| Recurrence | The recurrence object for the smart campaign. | 
| Start at (recurrence) | The datetime of the first scheduled campaign to run. | 
| End at (recurrence) | The datetime after which no further runs will be automatically scheduled. | 
| Interval type (recurrence) | The type of interval for recurrence. For example, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. | 
| Interval (recurrence) | The number of interval units between recurrences. | 
| Weekday only (recurrence) | Indicates whether the smart campaign only runs weekdays. | 
| Weekday mask (recurrence) | A string array containing one or more of the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The array can also be empty. | 
| Day of month (recurrence) | The day of the month for the recurrence. | 
| Day of week (recurrence) | The day of the week for the recurrence. | 
| Week of month (recurrence) | The week of the month for the recurrence. | 
| Qualification rule type | The type of qualification rule for the smart campaign. For example, once, any, or interval. | 
| Qualification rule interval | The interval for qualification rule. | 
| Qualification rule unit | The unit of time for the qualification rule. | 
| Max members | The maximum number of members allowed in the smart campaign. | 
| Is communication limit enabled | Indicates whether communication limits are applied to the smart campaign. | 
| Smart list ID | The unique identifier for the smart list associated with the smart campaign. | 
| Flow ID | The unique identifier for the flow in the smart campaign. | 
| Parent program ID | The unique identifier for the parent program. | 
| Folder | The folder where the smart campaign is stored. | 
| ID (folder) | The unique identifier for the folder. | 
| Type (folder) | The type of folder. | 
| Created at | The datetime when the smart campaign was created. | 
| Updated at | The datetime when the smart campaign was updated. | 
| Workspace | The workspace in which the smart campaign is located. | 
| Computed URL | The URL where the smart campaign can be accessed or viewed. | 
| Status | The status of the smart campaign. | 
# Custom object output fields
| Field | Description | 
|---|---|
| Marketo GUID | The unique identifier assigned to the custom object in Marketo. | 
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