---
title: "Get a custom field"
method: GET
path: "/v3/custom-fields/{id}"
tags: ["Custom Fields"]
---

# Get a custom field

`GET /v3/custom-fields/{id}`

<small>_Requires the `contacts:read` scope (or a broader one that includes it)._</small>

Returns a single custom field by ID

## Path parameters

- `id` integer, required

## Response `200`

Custom field details retrieved successfully

- object — A user-defined field for storing additional data on contacts.
  - `id` integer — Custom field ID
  - `title` string — Custom field name
  - `fieldType` 'text' | 'number' — Custom field type
  - `metadata` string, nullable — Optional metadata for the field (e.g., dropdown options)
  - `orgWide` boolean — Whether the field is shared across the organization

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid id parameter
- `401` — Unauthorized. The response body is empty; check the `WWW-Authenticate` header for the expected scheme.
- `403` — User lacks required feature scope to view custom fields
- `404` — Custom field not found
- `429` — Too Many Requests

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