How to Add New User to HubSpot: Step-by-Step Guide

Adding new users to your HubSpot account is a straightforward process that allows you to expand your team and collaborate effectively. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of adding users to your HubSpot account, including setting up your account for user management, adding individual users, importing multiple users via CSV, and managing user permissions. By following these steps, you'll be able to onboard new team members and ensure they have the appropriate access to your HubSpot tools and data.

Initial Setup for Adding Users to HubSpot

Before you can add new users to your HubSpot account, there are a few prerequisites you'll need to take care of:

1. Set up your HubSpot account if you haven't already done so. This involves providing basic information about your company and setting up your account preferences.
2. Ensure that you have the necessary admin permissions to add and manage users. If you're not sure, check with your account administrator or the person who set up your HubSpot account.
3. Purchase paid seats if you plan to add users beyond the free limits. HubSpot offers various pricing tiers based on the number of users and features you need.

Once you've completed these steps, you're ready to navigate to the user settings and start adding new team members:

1. In your HubSpot account, click the settings icon in the top navigation bar.
2. In the left sidebar menu, click "Users & Teams" to access the user management settings.
3. Click the "Create user" button in the upper right corner to begin the process of adding a new user.

With these initial steps completed, you're now ready to start adding individual users or importing multiple users at once, which we'll cover in the next sections.

Adding a Single User to HubSpot

To add an individual user to your HubSpot account, follow these steps:

1. From the user management settings, click the "Create user" button.
2. Enter the email address of the new user in the "Add email address(es)" field. If adding multiple users at once, separate each email address with a comma or space.
3. Click "Next" to proceed to setting up the user's access levels.
4. Assign the appropriate seat type (e.g., Core Seat, Sales Hub Seat, Service Hub Seat) based on the user's role and the features they need access to.
5. Choose how to set the user's permissions by selecting one of the available options: Use seat permissions, Make Super Admin, Start with a template, or Start from scratch.
6. If starting from scratch or using a template, customize the user's permissions by toggling the appropriate switches on or off.
7. Click "Next" to review the user's access and seat assignment.
8. If everything looks correct, click "Create user" to finalize the process.

When setting up a new user, it's crucial to assign the correct permissions and roles to ensure they have access to the tools and features they need while maintaining account security. Be careful not to grant unnecessary access, as this can lead to potential data breaches or accidental changes to your account settings. For more tips on managing your sales process, see our guide on building a robust prospect list.

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Importing Multiple Users Simultaneously

When you need to add multiple users to your HubSpot account at once, you can do so by importing a CSV file. This method saves time compared to adding each user individually. Here's how to import multiple users:

1. Prepare a CSV file with a column for email addresses. You can include additional columns for properties like first name and last name.
2. In your HubSpot account, go to Settings > Users & Teams.
3. Click the "Create User" button, then select the "A CSV file" option.
4. Drag and drop your CSV file or click "choose file" to select it from your computer.
5. Click "Next" to proceed with setting up the users' access levels and permissions.
6. Choose the appropriate seat type for the users you're importing, such as Core Seat or Sales Hub Seat.
7. Select how to set permissions, either by using seat permissions, making them Super Admins, using a template, or starting from scratch.
8. Review the seat assignments and permissions, then click "Create Users" to finalize the import.

If any issues arise during the import process, double-check that:

• All required columns (e.g., email addresses) are present in your CSV file.
• Email addresses are formatted correctly and don't contain typos.
• You have enough available seats to accommodate the number of users you're importing.

By following these steps and reviewing for potential issues, you can efficiently import multiple users into your HubSpot account and automate sales prospecting tasks.

Setting and Managing User Permissions

Assigning and editing permissions for new and existing users in HubSpot is crucial for maintaining account security and ensuring that each user has access to the tools they need. Here's how to set and manage user permissions:

1. Navigate to Settings > Users & Teams in your HubSpot account.
2. Click on a user's name to open their record.
3. In the user record, click the "Access" tab.
4. Under "Permissions," click "Edit permissions."
5. Customize the user's access to various tools and features by toggling permissions on or off for each category (e.g., CRM, Marketing, Sales, Service).
6. For more granular control, expand each category to set specific permissions for individual tools and actions.
7. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

It's important to understand the implications of different permission levels:

• View permissions allow users to see and access certain tools or data without the ability to make changes.
• Edit permissions enable users to create, modify, and delete items within a specific tool or feature.
• Publish permissions grant users the ability to make content live or send marketing emails.

When setting permissions, consider each user's role and responsibilities to ensure they have the appropriate level of access. Regularly review and update permissions as team members' roles evolve to maintain account security. For more on managing user roles and permissions, check out our guide on AI sales automation.

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Utilizing HubSpot's Permission Sets

HubSpot's permission sets are a powerful tool for streamlining user management processes. By creating predefined sets of permissions, you can quickly assign the appropriate level of access to new and existing users. Learn more about automating sales prospecting to enhance efficiency.

Here's how to create and apply permission sets:

1. Navigate to Settings > Users & Teams in your HubSpot account.
2. Click the "Permission sets" tab.
3. Click "Create permission set" in the upper right corner.
4. Give your permission set a name and customize the permissions for each category (CRM, Marketing, Sales, Service, Automation, Reporting, Account).
5. Review your selections and click "Create" to save the permission set.

To apply a permission set to a user:

1. Go to the "Users" tab in Settings > Users & Teams.
2. Click on the user's name to open their record.
3. In the "Permission set" dropdown, select the appropriate set and click "Save."

Permission sets enable you to maintain consistent access levels across your team and quickly onboard new users with the appropriate permissions. By investing time in creating comprehensive permission sets, you can significantly reduce the effort required to manage user permissions on an ongoing basis. Consider using automated lead management to further improve your workflow.

Troubleshooting Common Issues in User Addition

While adding new users to HubSpot is generally a straightforward process, there are a few common issues that may arise:

1. Email invitation not received: If the new user doesn't receive the welcome email, ask them to check their spam folder. Ensure the email address was entered correctly and is active. If the issue persists, contact your IT team to check if HubSpot emails are being blocked by a firewall.
2. User already exists error: If you receive a message stating that the user's email is already in the system, you can usually click "Next" to proceed with adding the user. If the error prevents you from continuing, try entering the user's name before their email address.
3. Incorrect permissions applied: Double-check that you've selected the appropriate permissions and roles for the new user during the setup process. If the wrong permissions were assigned, you can edit them by navigating to the user's profile in the Users & Teams settings.

If you encounter an issue that you cannot resolve using these tips, don't hesitate to reach out to HubSpot support. They can assist with more complex problems, such as manually unbouncing an email address that was blocked due to a failed invitation delivery attempt.

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Here are some examples of automations that Bardeen offers for HubSpot users:

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