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Create contacts from inbox conversations

Starting a chat alone doesn't create a contact.

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Short answer

HubSpot's KB: visitors aren't added as contacts just by starting a chat; they stay tied to an anonymous cookie until you get an email address. Enter the email in the inbox's right panel to match an existing contact or create one. Messenger guests show as unknown visitors.

1. In HubSpot

The relevant screen in my demo portal.

Inbox channels and the HubSpot fallback email card with Use for sending turned off
Channels (1) and the fallback email (2). The address is blurred.

2. Worth knowing

Ask for the email early in the chat.

3. Related

Inbox views and bots.

Sources

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