As marketers, we frequently find ourselves in charge of a large number of contacts within HubSpot. At times, it may become necessary to declutter your contacts list. This could be to enhance the deliverability of your emails, to stay in line with privacy regulations, or to maintain a well-organized and efficient database. This guide will take you through the steps of deleting marketing contacts in HubSpot.
Step One: Accessing Your Contacts
Firstly, you need to access your contacts in HubSpot. Once you’ve logged into your account, click on the ‘Contacts’ tab in the top navigation bar.
Step Two: Selecting Contacts
On this page, you will see a list of all your contacts. To delete a contact, you’ll need to select them. You can do this by clicking the checkbox next to their name. If you’re deleting multiple contacts, simply repeat this step for each contact you wish to remove.
Step Three: Deleting Contacts
Once you’ve selected the contacts you wish to remove, go to the top of the page and select the ‘More’ dropdown. From here, choose the ‘Delete’ option.
Step Four: Confirm Deletion
A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm your decision. If you are sure you want to delete these contacts, click on the ‘Delete’ button. Remember, this action is permanent and cannot be undone.
Congratulations! You have now successfully removed marketing contacts in HubSpot.
Using HubSpot’s API to Delete Contacts
For those who are comfortable with coding, you can also use HubSpot’s APIs to delete contacts. Please note that this method requires advanced knowledge of programming and should be used with caution. The API endpoint to use is /contacts/v1/contact/vid/:vid.
DELETE /contacts/v1/contact/vid/:vid
Replace :vid with the ID of the contact you want to delete.
It is crucial to ensure the safety of your data and the efficiency of your marketing efforts. Regularly cleaning up your contacts list in HubSpot will ensure you’re emailing the right people and maintaining good email deliverability rates. Always approach data deletion with caution, ensuring you are deleting the correct contacts and complying with all relevant regulations.
We hope this guide has helped you understand how to remove marketing contacts in HubSpot. For more tips and guides, stay tuned to our blog!