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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
- Find contacts to delete
- Select them (one by one or bulk)
- Click Actions → Delete
- Confirm deletion
- 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"
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Connect HubSpot to Shabe to safely delete contacts with built-in safeguards.
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