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title: "Distro Variables"
source_url: https://help.chilipiper.com/hc/en-us/articles/40800666122003-Distro-Variables
article_id: 40800666122003
updated_at: 2026-07-24T18:55:57Z
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## Who can use this feature?

Available on All Products or Routing & Scheduling

Available to Admins or Workspace Managers

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#### Table of Contents:

- [What are Variables](#h_01JT370CAY1Q4B7CZJPWDV7NXG)

- [How to Use Variables](#h_01JT3730SWHV1ANVT5T20PNNJB)

# What are Variables

Distro Variables allow you to dynamically insert information from the triggered object (such as a Lead) into another field during a field update or ownership assignment. Instead of stamping only static values, you can automatically pull and stamp real-time data — like an Account ID or Owner ID — based on matching rules or other logic.

This provides more flexibility in automating field updates and setting ownership, making your routing and assignment workflows in Distro more powerful and efficient.

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## Benefits

​​**Dynamic Field Updates**: Stamp real-time values (such as matched Account IDs) into fields automatically, without requiring static inputs.

 

**Flexible Ownership Assignment**: Dynamically assign record ownership based on the owner of a matched Account or Opportunity without needing predefined teams or rules.

 

**Increased Efficiency**: Reduces manual steps, improves data accuracy, and streamlines workflows.

 

**Enhanced Flexibility**: Allows you to reuse any field value from the triggered object for both updates and assignments.

 

# How to Use Variables

### Dynamic Field Updates Using Variables

You can use Distro Variables to automatically update fields based on real-time information from the triggering object.

**Steps**:

- Create a custom field in Salesforce if needed (e.g., distro-matched account on the Lead object).

- Set up your Router to trigger on a specific field update (such as a Lead field).

- Add a **Field Update** action.
Select the field you want to update.

- Choose **Triggered Object Variable** instead of a static value.

- Select the specific field you want to insert, such as **Matched Account → Account ID**.

- Publish the Router after verifying your matching settings.

![](https://help.chilipiper.com/hc/article_attachments/40800666119571)

This setup allows you to automatically populate fields like a matched Account ID onto a Lead record without manual entry.