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The contact lookup field not appearing during HubSpot task import is a common interface issue where the association field doesn’t display properly in the import mapping screen.
Here’s a reliable workaround that bypasses this interface problem entirely and ensures your task imports always include proper contact associations.
Bypass the interface issue with direct export using Coefficient
CoefficientHubSpoteliminates this interface problem by providing a more reliable import method that doesn’t depend on’s problematic CSV import interface. You get consistent, reliable contact association options that always work.
How to make it work
Step 1. Prepare task data with contact identifiers in your spreadsheet.
HubSpotSet up your task data in Google Sheets or Excel with columns for Task Subject, Task Type, Due Date, and Contact ID or Contact Email. This preparation happens outside of’s interface, avoiding the field display issues entirely.
Step 2. Validate contact IDs exist using Coefficient’s import feature.
Import your existing contacts from HubSpot through Coefficient to create a reference list. Use VLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH functions to verify that every contact identifier in your task data corresponds to an actual contact in your CRM.
Step 3. Configure the export with guaranteed association options.
Set up Coefficient’s export with the INSERT action for tasks. Unlike HubSpot’s inconsistent import interface, Coefficient’s interface reliably shows contact association options and lets you map your contact identifier column to the appropriate association field.
Step 4. Execute the export with visual confirmation.
Run the export and get clear confirmation of which contacts will be associated with each task before committing the changes. This eliminates the uncertainty and interface quirks that cause problems with HubSpot’s native import process.
Reliable imports without interface headaches
Try CoefficientThis approach provides a dependable alternative when HubSpot’s native import interface fails to display contact lookup fields properly, ensuring your task imports always work correctly.to eliminate interface issues and streamline your task import process.
