GuidesLead Validation

Lead Validation

Set up validation rules to ensure lead quality before processing.

Overview

Validation rules help you catch invalid or low-quality leads before they reach your CRM.

Built-in Validations

Ledly includes these validations by default:

ValidationDescription
Email FormatChecks for valid email syntax
Email DomainBlocks disposable email domains
Phone FormatValidates phone number format
Required FieldsEnsures required fields are present

Custom Validation Rules

Create custom rules in Settings → Validation Rules:

Email Domain Whitelist

Only accept leads from specific email domains:

@company.edu
@university.org

Phone Country Codes

Accept only specific country codes:

+1 (USA/Canada)
+44 (UK)

Program Code Validation

Ensure program codes match your active programs.

Handling Invalid Leads

When a lead fails validation:

  1. Reject: Return an error to the source
  2. Flag: Accept but mark for review
  3. Transform: Apply a fix automatically

Configure the behavior in Settings → Validation Behavior.