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      How do you generate a UUID in HubSpot using the Workflow Generate Code Actions App

      Learn how to create a unique property in HubSpot and set up a workflow action using the "Generate a UUID"

       

      Setting Up the Workflow

      To set up the workflow, follow these steps:

      1. Create an Action:

        • Click the "+" button located below the enrollment trigger in your workflow.

      2. Select the Integration:

        • Scroll down and choose 'Workflow generate code actions' from the list of integrations.

      3. Generate a UUID:

        • Scroll down again and select the 'Generate a UUID' option.
        • Select your custom property 

      If you get this error: Follow the steps below  

      Creating a Unique Property in HubSpot

      To enable this action, you must first create a unique property. Follow these steps:

      1. Log in to your HubSpot account.
      2. Access Settings:
        • Click the settings icon in the top navigation bar.
      3. Navigate to Properties:
        • Scroll down to the Data Management section and select Properties from the subheading.
      4. Create a Property:
        • Click Create property.
      5. Define the Property:
        • Name: Enter a name for your property.
        • Object Type: Choose the object type (ensure it matches the type used in your workflow).
        • Group: Select the relevant group for this property.

      6. Set Field Type:
        • Under Field Type, select Single Line Text (or the field type that suits your needs).
      7. Configure Rules:
        • Under Rules, tick the box for "Require unique values for this property".
          • This ensures property values are unique across the object, making the workflow action functional.
      8. Save:
        • Click Create to finalise your new property.
      • Note
        It will roughly take 5 minutes for your new property to show up in the workflow "choose an action" drop down (it will show your property you created in the first pic)