> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.virtuous.org/llms.txt
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# Get a Contact Reference

> Returns the Contact Reference with this numeric record id, if it is visible to the current user. The record id is different from the external referenceId.



## API Specification

The full API specification for this endpoint is available in the [documentation index](https://docs.virtuous.org/llms.txt).


## Related topics

- [Get Contact Reference Query Options](/api-reference/contacts-and-individuals/get-contact-reference-query-options.md)
- [Query Contact References](/api-reference/contacts-and-individuals/query-contact-references.md)
- [Get a Contact](/api-reference/contacts-and-individuals/get-a-contact.md)
- [Get a Contact by Reference Source](/api-reference/contacts-and-individuals/get-a-contact-by-reference-source.md)