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How to Make Lead Source Field Read-Only to Prevent CTM Data Overwriting (CRM)

Making the Lead Source field read-only prevents your team from manually modifying CTM lead source data. When the field is read-only, lead source values will continue to populate automatically from CTM without being manually changed by users.

Before You Begin

  • You must have Administrator permissions in your Dazos CRM instance

  • Your CTM integration must already be configured and functioning

  • Understand that making this field read-only will prevent all manual editing by users

Steps

  1. Contact Dazos Support
    Since field permissions are managed at the backend level, you'll need to submit a support request to make the Lead Source field read-only.

  2. Specify Your Request
    When contacting support, clearly state: "Please make the Lead Source field read-only to prevent manual modifications that overwrite CTM attribution data."

  3. Provide Context
    Explain that you want to maintain accurate lead source attribution from CTM while preventing your admissions team from manually updating these values.

  4. Wait for Confirmation
    Support will confirm when the field has been set to read-only status.

Verification / Expected Result

After the change is implemented:

  • Users will no longer be able to manually edit the Lead Source field

  • CTM will continue to automatically populate and update lead source information

  • Lead source attribution data will remain accurate and consistent

  • The field will appear grayed out or disabled in the CRM interface

Important Notes

πŸ’‘ Tip: This change helps maintain data integrity by ensuring that lead source attribution reflects the actual marketing channels that generated leads, rather than manual modifications.

⚠️ Note: If you need to make emergency updates to lead source data after implementing this change, you'll need to contact support to temporarily enable editing permissions.
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Related Resources

  • How to Disable CTM Lead Source and Campaign Source Automatic Mapping

  • Troubleshooting CTM Updates Overwriting Lead Fields (CRM)

  • How to Map Webform Fields From CTM to Dazos (CRM)

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