How To Connect HubSpot to Gmail

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May 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to link your Gmail inbox directly inside HubSpot.

Quick summary

Connecting Gmail to HubSpot lets you send, track, and log emails directly from your CRM without switching tools. This integration syncs your inbox with HubSpot contacts so every conversation is captured automatically.

Steps

Click on the settings icon in HubSpot to open your account settings.
Navigate to the General section in the settings sidebar.
Click on the Email tab within General settings.
Click to continue to the email integration setup screen.
Tick the checkbox and click Connect your inbox to begin linking your email account.
Enter your email address you want to connect and hit the Next button.
If prompted, click Connect to Gmail to confirm your email provider.
If HubSpot cannot identify your email provider automatically, you will see a manual selection prompt.
Select the Google/Gmail tile to specify your email provider.
Hit Continue to be directed to the Google login page, then review the required permissions and click Allow to complete the connection.

📌 Why this matters

Connecting Gmail to HubSpot eliminates the need to manually log emails, ensuring every customer conversation is automatically tracked within your CRM. This integration enables sales and support teams to send tracked emails, view conversation history, and manage follow-ups without leaving HubSpot. For teams that rely on Gmail as their primary communication tool, this native connection reduces data silos and improves pipeline visibility. It is a foundational setup step that maximizes the value of HubSpot's contact management and email tracking features.

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