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# 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](https://www.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.