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How to Delete Contacts in HubSpot Safely

Learn how to delete contacts from HubSpot. Compare navigating bulk actions with Shabe's safe contact deletion with confirmation.

The HubSpot Way

Multiple clicks through menus and forms:

Select contacts → Actions → Delete → Confirm deletion

⏱️ Takes 2-5 minutes + context switching

The Shabe Way

Just type what you need:

"Delete duplicate contacts for john@acme.com"

⚡ Instant results in seconds

When to Delete Contacts

Common deletion scenarios:

  • Duplicates - clean up redundant records
  • Test data - remove dummy contacts
  • GDPR requests - comply with deletion requests
  • Bounced emails - remove invalid addresses
  • Spam - clean up fake submissions

The Traditional HubSpot Way

  1. Find contacts to delete
  2. Select them (one by one or bulk)
  3. Click ActionsDelete
  4. Confirm deletion
  5. Wait for processing

The Shabe Way

"Delete duplicate contacts for john@acme.com"

Shabe identifies duplicates, shows preview, and deletes after confirmation.

Safety First

Shabe always shows:

  • Which records will be deleted
  • Associated deals/companies
  • Last activity date
  • Requires explicit confirmation

Query Examples

"Delete test contacts created today"
"Remove contacts with bounced emails"
"Delete duplicates for sarah@techcorp.com"
"Remove contacts with no email address"

Bulk Operations

"Delete all unengaged contacts from 2020"
"Remove contacts marked as spam"
"Delete contacts with no activity for 2 years"

Get Started

Connect HubSpot to Shabe to safely delete contacts with built-in safeguards.

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Try Shabe free for 7 days. Connect your HubSpot account and experience the difference.

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