Guide

How to Change Lead Status in HubSpot

Follow these step-by-step instructions to change the lead status in your HubSpot account. This guide will help you navigate through the HubSpot interface and update the lead status efficiently.

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  1. Log in to HubSpot – Visit hubspot.com and sign in to your account.

  2. Go to Contacts – From the main dashboard, click “Contacts” in the top navigation, then select “Contacts” from the dropdown.

  3. Search or Select a Contact – Use the search bar or scroll to find the contact whose lead status you want to change.

  4. Open the Contact Record – Click the contact's name to open their detailed profile page.

  5. Locate Lead Status Property – On the left or right side panel (depending on your layout), find the “Lead Status” field under properties.

  6. Click the Pencil/Edit Icon – Hover over Lead Status, then click the edit (pencil) icon to change it.

  7. Choose a New Status – Select the appropriate status from the dropdown (e.g., New, Open, In Progress, Open Deal, Unqualified).

  8. Click Save – After selecting the new status, click “Save” to update the contact.