# leads_restore

> Restore a previously archived lead back to active views.

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Restore a previously archived lead back to active views. Reverses the effect of [`leads_archive`](/tools/leads/leads_archive). Use this when a cold lead re-engages or was archived by mistake. Returns the restored lead record.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `lead_id` | string | Yes | UUID of the lead to restore. Must be currently archived. |

## Example prompts

- "The Hendersons just called back, restore their archived lead."
- "Unarchive Tom Nguyen's lead, I archived it by mistake last week."

## Safety

**Updates data.** Changes an existing record. The change is visible immediately in the app and can be edited back.