Salesforce - How to Add a Lead Source in Salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - How to Add a Lead Source in Salesforce: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the Setup menu.
Go to Object Manager.
From the Object Manager list, find and click on Lead.
Navigate to the Fields & Relationships section.
Edit Lead Source (Picklist).
In the Lead Source Picklist Values section, click the New button to add a New Lead Source.
Provide the label for your new lead source (e.g., "Trade Show",
Click Save to finalize adding the new lead source.
Quick answer: To add a lead source in Salesforce, navigate to Setup and open Object Manager. Select Lead, go to Fields and Relationships, and edit the Lead Source picklist. Click New in the Picklist Values section, enter your new label, and save the changes.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Expand your Salesforce lead tracking by adding new picklist source values in Object Manager. This guide covers salesforce - How to Add a Lead Source in Salesforce in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to the Setup menu" and finishing with "Click Save to finalize adding the new lead source". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - How to Add a Lead Source in Salesforce take?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - how to add a picklist value in salesforce, Salesforce - How to Add a Price Book Entry in Salesforce and Salesforce - How to Add a Product Family in Salesforce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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