---
title: "record(for:)"
framework: cloudkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "cloudkit/ckdatabase/record(for:)"
---

# record(for:)

Fetches a specific record.

## Declaration

```swift
func record(for recordID: CKRecord.ID) async throws -> CKRecord
```

## Parameters

- `recordID`: The identifier of the record to fetch.

## Return Value

Return Value The requested record.

## Discussion

Discussion This method throws an error if the record cannot be found or if request fails, such as when the network is unavailable or the device doesn’t have an active iCloud account. For information on a more convenient way to fetch specific records, see records(for:desiredKeys:).