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HubSpot Contacts node

CRM contacts in the connected HubSpot account: search, view, create, update. Learn how to configure it, map inputs and outputs, run a test and resolve common errors.

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What this node does

CRM contacts in the connected HubSpot account: search, view, create, update.

Use HubSpot Contacts as a clearly defined step in an anymize workflow.

  • Processes one input.
  • Provides one output for following steps.
  • Runs as a regular step in the flow.

Set up the node

  1. 01Open a workflow and add HubSpot Contacts from the node catalog.
  2. 02Select your hubspot connection. You can create it directly in the workflow if needed.
  3. 03Complete the required fields and map values from previous steps.
  4. 04Run the node with a small test record and inspect its output.
  5. 05Connect the successful output and activate the workflow after an end-to-end test.

Operations and modes

Choose the required function in Action. The panel then shows the relevant settings.

  • Search contacts
  • Read contact
  • Create contact
  • Create or update contact by email
  • Update contact

Settings

FieldMeaningArea
ActionChoices: Search contacts, Read contact, Create contact, Create or update contact by email, Update contactStandard
Search termSearches across email, first/last name, company name and phone number. Empty = all contacts (up to the count below).Standard
Count (max. 100)Maximum number of contacts per call. HubSpot returns fewer if your account has fewer contacts (e.g. just the sample contacts).Standard
Contact IDConfigure this value in the node panel.Standard
EmailConfigure this value in the node panel.Standard
First nameConfigure this value in the node panel.Standard
Last nameConfigure this value in the node panel.Standard
More fieldsMore HubSpot fields as field → value. E.g. phone, company, jobtitle.Standard
Run once per itemOff (default): the node runs once for the whole input. On: if it receives several items (e.g. from Split Out), it runs once PER item, and {{ $json }} is that one item each time. This is how you work through a file list entry by entry.Standard
If one item fails"Skip" writes an `error` field for the failed item and keeps processing the rest, instead of losing the whole run to a single unreadable file.Standard
Pause between items (milliseconds)Wait before every run except the first. 1000 = 1 second per item. Useful when the other side would otherwise throttle you. Maximum 300000 (5 minutes).Standard

Inputs and outputs

InputMeaningType
StandardReceives the complete result from the previous step.JSON
OutputMeaningType
StandardMakes the result available to the next step as JSON.JSON

This node can process lists item by item. Error handling and the delay between items are available in advanced settings.

Example and test run

Create a new lead from a webhook: begin with a small, recognizable record. Inspect the output and only map fields that are present there.

Test-run example

{
  "email": "lisa@example.com",
  "firstname": "Lisa",
  "lastname": "Müller"
}

Access and security

This node uses a connected hubspot account. Review the requested permissions and grant only the required access.

Store keys and credentials in the protected connection manager. Never paste them into normal workflow fields, test data or descriptions.

Troubleshooting

  • No output: inspect the latest run and confirm that the previous node returned the expected fields.
  • Empty variable: open the previous step output and use a field name from the real test data.
  • Connection rejected: reconnect the service and grant the permissions required by this step.
  • List processed once: enable per-item execution in advanced settings.