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Sync leads between Google Sheets and HubSpot contacts

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1. Workflow Overview

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Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.hubspot, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Milan Vasarhelyi - SmoothWork.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Sync leads between Google Sheets and HubSpot contacts
Workflow name
Sync leads between Google Sheets and HubSpot contacts

Video Introduction

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Workflow Overview

This workflow automatically imports leads from a Google Sheets spreadsheet directly into your HubSpot account. When executed, it reads contact information from a designated spreadsheet and creates or updates corresponding contact records in HubSpot, preventing duplicates by matching on email addresses.

This automation is ideal for teams that collect leads through external forms, landing pages, or other systems that output to Google Sheets. Instead of manually copying contact information into HubSpot, this workflow handles the entire import process, ensuring your CRM stays up-to-date with minimal effort.

Key Features

  • Automatically syncs contact data including email, name, company, and phone number
  • Prevents duplicate records by updating existing contacts based on email addresses
  • Works with any Google Sheets document containing lead information
  • Can be scheduled to run automatically or triggered manually on demand

Setup Requirements

HubSpot Credentials:

  1. Create a developer account at developers.hubspot.com
  2. Navigate to Legacy Apps and create a new private app
  3. In the Scopes tab, add these permissions:
  • crm.objects.contacts.read
  • crm.objects.contacts.write
  • crm.objects.companies.read
  • crm.objects.companies.write
  1. Copy the Access Token from the Auth tab
  2. In n8n, create a HubSpot credential using APP Token method and paste your token

Google Sheets: Connect your Google account to n8n when configuring the Google Sheets node.

Configuration

Update the Google Sheets node to point to your specific spreadsheet containing lead data. The HubSpot node is pre-configured to map common contact properties (Email, Company Name, Name, Phone Number). Adjust these field mappings if your spreadsheet uses different column names or if you need to sync additional contact properties.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Manual Trigger - Start Workflow

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Get Contact Leads from Google Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 3 - Create or Update HubSpot Contact

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.hubspot - hubspot
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 4 - Workflow Description

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Creator Contact Info

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Video Walkthrough

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Sync leads between Google Sheets and HubSpot contacts
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 6
Categories Lead Generation
Author Milan Vasarhelyi - SmoothWork
Published 17 Feb 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13460/13460.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sync leads between Google Sheets and HubSpot contacts do?

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What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Generation use case.