Creating a private app in HubSpot allows you to securely connect external tools to your account using API access and custom permissions.
- Log in to your HubSpot account and navigate to your main dashboard.
- Head to Settings to configure your integrations.
- On the left side panel, click on Integrations, and select "Private Apps" from the dropdown menu.
- Click "Go to Legacy Apps" to access older app configurations.
- Hit "Create legacy app" to start building your integration.
- Choose "Private" as your app type for secure access.
- Enter details by adding your app name, logo (optional), and description.
- Open Scopes tab and click Add scope to assign permissions.
- Select scopes based on what data your app needs to access, then click Update.
- Click "Create app" to finalize your integration setup.
- Confirm access by reviewing permissions and clicking Continue creating.
- You’re all set—your private app is now created and ready to use.
