Find where a contact field is used in a few steps
If you just need the essentials, follow this:
- Open Contacts → Fields to access the fields list
- Locate the field you want to inspect (for example: Age)
- Click the link icon next to the field name
- Review the usage list (for example, which flows reference the field)
- If usage looks wrong, refresh and search flows for the field reference
You’re done. You can now identify dependencies before making changes.
Step-by-Step Process
- Go to Contacts.
- Click Fields.
[CAPTURE: Contacts page with the “Fields” button visible.]
[CAPTURE: Manage Contact Fields page showing the fields list.]
In the fields list, find the contact field you want to inspect (for example, Age).
- Click the link icon next to the field name.
- Open the usage view/panel that appears.
[CAPTURE: Manage Contact Fields list showing a field (Age) with the link icon highlighted.]
Review the list of places where the field is used (for example, which flows reference that field).
[CAPTURE: “Field usage” panel/modal showing the flows where the field is referenced.]
- If the list looks outdated, refresh the page and check again.
- If the list is empty but you still suspect usage, search your flows for the field reference (for example, @contact.fields.age).
- If you can’t access the usage view, confirm you have permission to view configuration details.
Common Issues & Quick Fixes
Problem: I don’t see the link icon next to a field.
Fix: Return to Contacts → Fields and confirm you’re on the Manage Contact Fields page. If it still doesn’t appear, ask an admin to confirm your permissions.
Problem: The usage list is empty, but I know the field is used.
Fix: Refresh the page and check again. If needed, search your flows directly for the field reference (for example, @contact.fields.age) to find where it’s used.