Connect
HubSpot
HubSpot connects through OAuth 2.0. You authorize Modiva from HubSpot's own consent screen and pick the account (portal) to connect — Modiva then reads and writes your contacts and deals through one unified API and MCP server. HubSpot access tokens are short-lived; Modiva refreshes them automatically so your connection stays healthy without you reconnecting.
Before you start
- A HubSpot account, and access to the portal you want to connect.
- Permission in that portal to approve a connected app (typically a Super Admin or a user with app-install rights).
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to Modiva
Log in at modiva.ai and open the Dashboard. You need a Modiva account before you can connect any platform — creating one takes a minute and no credit card is required for the free tier.
The Modiva dashboard — your home for connections, posts and analytics. - 2
Open Connections → New connection
In the left sidebar choose Connections, then click New connection. You'll see the full catalogue of platforms grouped by category (Social, Ads and CRM).
The connection picker. Use the search box or category filter to find your platform. - 3
Select HubSpot
Click the HubSpot card. Modiva redirects you to HubSpot's official sign-in and permission screen — your password is entered on HubSpot, never on Modiva.
Click Connect on the HubSpot card to start the secure OAuth flow. - 4
Authorize Modiva on HubSpot
Review the permissions Modiva is requesting and approve them. If you manage more than one account, page or profile, pick the one you want Modiva to manage.
HubSpot's consent screen. Approve the requested scopes to continue. - 5
You're connected
HubSpot now sends you back to Modiva and the connection appears with a green Connected status. From here it's available to every MCP key and API call in your workspace.
A healthy connection shows a green dot and the connected account name.
Permissions Modiva requests
When you connect HubSpot, Modiva asks only for the access it needs to run the tools you use. You can revoke it any time from HubSpot or by disconnecting in Modiva.
- Read your account (portal) identity
- Read and write contacts
- Read and write deals
- Stay connected by refreshing access tokens
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Where is my HubSpot password stored?
Nowhere. You sign in on the provider's own site and Modiva only receives a scoped access token, which is encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM. Modiva never sees your password.
My connection says Expired or Error — what do I do?
Open Connections, find the platform and click Reconnect (or Refresh token). Providers periodically expire tokens or revoke them when you change your password; reconnecting re-runs the consent screen and restores access.
How do I disconnect?
Open Connections, click the HubSpot row and choose Disconnect. Modiva deletes the stored token immediately. You can also revoke Modiva from inside HubSpot's own app settings.
Which HubSpot account gets connected?
The portal you're signed into when you approve the consent screen. If you manage several HubSpot accounts, switch to the one you want before authorizing, or use HubSpot's account picker during the flow.
Do I need a paid HubSpot plan?
No. The contacts and deals APIs Modiva uses are available on HubSpot's free CRM. Some advanced objects may require a paid tier, but connecting and managing contacts and deals works on Free.
My token keeps needing refresh — is that a problem?
No. HubSpot access tokens expire about every 30 minutes by design. Modiva stores a refresh token and renews access automatically in the background, so you won't be asked to reconnect unless you revoke access in HubSpot.
Need help with HubSpot?
Fin can answer follow-up questions and walk you through any step.