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HubSpot Integration Guide

Explore seamless workflow management with our Puzzle <> HubSpot integration guide.

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Written by Brian Ragone
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Welcome to a new era of documentation — where flowcharting meets system monitoring!

We're excited to unveil Puzzle's HubSpot sync integration, a powerful feature that automatically generates beautiful, easy-to-understand synced flowcharts that pull data directly from your HubSpot instance in less than one minute. 

This integration enables you to seamlessly integrate your HubSpot workflows and forms into the Puzzle workflow canvas, providing valuable insights and control without ever leaving the Puzzle platform.

Our current HubSpot integration supports all workflow types — Contact, Company, Deal, Ticket Workflows, and All Forms within your Hubspot instance.


Benefits of Puzzle App x HubSpot Integration

🧩 Effortless Integration: Easily incorporate HubSpot workflows into your existing processes with just a few clicks, saving time and effort.

📊 Real-Time Insights: Access vital information such as workflow ID, name, creation date, enrollment & completion data, and quick links to HubSpot workflows, all within the Puzzle platform.

🔗 Seamless Mapping: Quickly find and map existing HubSpot workflows, visualize how they integrate with other processes, and add additional manual steps or notes as needed.

⏱️ Time-Saving Functionality: Save time by connecting existing HubSpot workflows to relevant steps in your workflow with a simple click, maintaining data consistency and providing real-time insights.


Step-by-Step Puzzle <> Hubspot Integration Guide

With these simple steps, you can harness the power of visual documentation to enhance your Hubspot experience. You can follow the steps below, or watch an interactive demo.

Or follow written step-by-step instructions here:

1️⃣ Connect your Hubspot Account

Integration allows for the seamless connection between HubSpot and Puzzle, facilitating efficient collaboration and workflow management.

  • ⚒️ In your Company workspace, go to the Tools section.

  • 👉 Click 🔎 to open the Puzzle tools library from the left sidebar.

  • ➕ If HubSpot is not yet added to your canvas > Search HubSpot > Click Add.

    • ⚠️ If HubSpot has already been added to your tool canvas, simply click on it to open its management options.

  • ⚙️ Once added, the right sidebar will open, allowing you to manage your HubSpot tool.

  • 🔄  Select the purple Sync icon on the sidebar. Then, Add your HubSpot Account and authenticate by following the prompts.

🚨 Note: If you encounter an error during authentication, it's likely due to insufficient permissions in the selected HubSpot portal. Make sure your HubSpot user has Super Admin access in that portal, or request access from your admin before retrying the connection.

2️⃣ Sync HubSpot Workflows

Synchronization ensures that HubSpot workflows are updated in real-time within your Company workspace, enabling you to work with the most current data.

  • ✅ After successful integration, navigate to the Workflows tab within your company workspace.

  • 🖱️ Click the "Toggle Integration Sidebar" to display the integration sidebar.

  • 🖱️ Click on the 🔄 icon to initiate the synchronization process.

  • 📋 A real-time list of your HubSpot workflows will appear, ready for integration with Puzzle.

💡 Pagination for Large Accounts: If your HubSpot instance has more than 800 workflows or forms, Puzzle will only display the first 800 items

3️⃣ Add Workflows to Your Map

Adding selected HubSpot workflows to your Company workspace seamlessly integrates them into your workflow visualization, streamlining management processes.

  • 👀 Review the list of HubSpot workflows and select the ones you wish to integrate with your map.

  • ➕ Add workflows to your map by clicking + next to the workflow.

4️⃣ Connect Existing Step to HubSpot Items

Enhancing existing steps with HubSpot integration allows for the association of relevant workflows, ensuring comprehensive workflow management and data consistency.

  • 🔂 If you already have steps in your Puzzle map that correspond to HubSpot workflows, click into those steps.

  • 🔄 Click the "Sync" icon, find the related workflow in the list, and click + to seamlessly associate that step with the workflow.

🚨 Important: If you don’t see the Sync icon in your step sidebar, you may need to enable it first.

How to Enable Sync in Step Sidebar Configuration:

  1. Go to Workspace Settings in Puzzle.

  2. Navigate to Step Sidebar Configuration.

  3. Toggle ON the Sync input.

  4. Click Save, and your Step Sidebar will update automatically.

Now, when you open a step, the Sync option will be available, allowing you to connect HubSpot workflows seamlessly.


Pro Tips for Success

Create Clear Naming Conventions: Align HubSpot and Puzzle workflows with standardized naming conventions to ensure seamless identification and tracking.

Leverage Notes for Collaboration: Add annotations directly to workflows to clarify roles, highlight deadlines, or document dependencies.

Sync Regularly: Schedule regular syncs to ensure your Puzzle workspace reflects the most up-to-date HubSpot data, minimizing errors and maximizing productivity.

Visualize Dependencies: Use Puzzle’s interconnectivity features to map relationships between workflows, steps, and stakeholders for a clearer understanding of project dynamics.


🔒 Security & Data Access: What You Need to Know

Puzzle’s HubSpot integration is designed with data privacy and clarity in mind. It connects securely through OAuth, ensuring your data is always protected—while maintaining a clear boundary between your structural process data and sensitive CRM records.

Here’s what Puzzle can and cannot access:

OAuth-secured connection
– Uses HubSpot’s official OAuth flow for secure, verified account access.

Limited, structural data access
Puzzle only pulls the structural elements of your workflows and forms:

  • /automation/v4/flows → Retrieves workflows

  • /marketing/v3/forms → Retrieves form names

  • /form-integrations/v1/submissions → Pulls submission counts

No CRM or PII data is accessed

  • No access to Contacts, Companies, Deals, or Tickets

  • No personally identifiable information (PII) is stored or synced

  • Only system structure is used to help you visualize automation logic

This approach keeps your CRM data secure while giving you a clear, real-time picture of your operational workflows in Puzzle.


Conclusion: Transform Your Workflow Management

By integrating HubSpot with Puzzle, you unlock the potential for seamless collaboration, smarter workflows, and better results. Whether you’re managing sales pipelines or optimizing internal processes, Puzzle provides the tools you need to succeed.

Get started today and experience how Puzzle and HubSpot together can revolutionize your operations!


Beyond HubSpot: Explore More Integrations🌟

Puzzle's integration with Zapier and Make transforms the way you manage automations by embedding them directly into your workflow canvas. Instantly sync, visualize, and refine your processes without ever leaving Puzzle. Whether automating tasks across platforms or structuring intricate workflows, this integration ensures your business runs efficiently with complete visibility and control.

More Integrations are Coming Soon!

We’re constantly expanding our integration ecosystem to make your workflows even more powerful. Stay tuned for upcoming features that will further streamline automation and enhance your business efficiency.


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