This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Shopify Hubspot Create Triggered n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title: Automating Shopify-to-HubSpot Deal Creation with n8n
   
   Meta Description: Discover how this n8n workflow streamlines order tracking by connecting Shopify with HubSpot. Automatically create or update contacts and deals when Shopify orders are updated.
   
   Keywords: n8n, automation, Shopify, HubSpot, workflow automation, CRM integration, Shopify orders, automated deal creation, ecommerce CRM, Shopify-HubSpot integration
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - Shopify API
   - HubSpot API (OAuth2 Authentication)
   
   Article:
   
   Streamlining E-Commerce Workflows: Automating Shopify Order Updates to HubSpot Deals with n8n
   
   In today’s fast-paced digital economy, automation is the key to staying competitive—especially for e-commerce businesses. The ability to sync customer data, track orders, and update CRM records in real-time can define the effectiveness of your sales and customer service teams. This article showcases a robust workflow using n8n, an open-source workflow automation tool, that bridges the gap between Shopify and HubSpot, automating the process of contact and deal creation whenever a Shopify order is updated.
   
   How It Works
   
   This n8n workflow listens for updated orders from Shopify and ensures the corresponding customer and transaction data is accurately reflected in HubSpot as a contact and a sales deal. It provides an efficient way to align data between your online store and CRM platform without manual input.
   
   Let’s break down how this workflow functions step-by-step.
   
   1. Shopify Order Update Trigger
   
   The automation begins with the Shopify Trigger node configured to listen to the orders/updated webhook. Whenever an order is updated in the Shopify store—such as a change in status, address, or payment—the node collects all the relevant JSON data and starts the workflow.
   
   Node: Shopify Trigger (“On order updated”)  
   Topic: orders/updated  
   Credential: Shopify API credential
   
   2. Creating or Updating the HubSpot Contact
   
   After fetching the updated order data, the next logical step is to ensure the associated customer exists in HubSpot as a contact. The "Create or update contact" node does just that. It uses identifying information (primarily the contact’s email) and additional fields like first name, last name, city, and country to either create a new contact or update existing records in HubSpot.
   
   Node: HubSpot (“Create or update contact”)  
   Resource: Contact  
   Auth Method: OAuth2  
   Fields: First Name, Last Name, City, Country, Email  
   
   This step ensures that HubSpot contact data is always synchronized with Shopify's customer data.
   
   3. Extracting the User ID
   
   To link deals accurately with contacts, the workflow needs the unique user (contact) ID from HubSpot. This is achieved using a Set node titled “Keep only userId”. It retrieves the HubSpot VID (visitor ID) from the created or updated contact and stores it for use in downstream nodes.
   
   Node: Set (“Keep only userId”)  
   Output: userId
   
   4. Merging Order Data with User ID
   
   The data collected from the Shopify order is then merged with the retrieved HubSpot userId, ensuring any deals created can be associated with the correct contact. The Merge node “Add Hubspot userId to data” does this seamlessly with its ‘mergeByIndex’ strategy.
   
   Node: Merge (“Add Hubspot userId to data”)
   
   5. Checking for Existing Deals
   
   Before creating a new deal, the workflow performs a smart check using the “Find if order already exists as deal” node. This searches HubSpot to verify if a deal with the same name as the Shopify order already exists. This prevents duplicate deals and ensures data integrity.
   
   Node: HubSpot Search (“Find if order already exists as deal”)  
   Query: Order name (from Shopify)
   
   6. Conditional Logic: To Deal or Not to Deal
   
   An If node follows to act on the search result. If no existing deal is found (the search is empty), the workflow proceeds to create a new deal. If a deal already exists, the workflow performs no action, effectively ending for that data path.
   
   Node: If (“New Order, deal not found”)  
   Condition: isEmpty check on search result  
   Yes => Create a new deal  
   No => Do Nothing node
   
   7. Creating a New Deal in HubSpot
   
   If it’s confirmed that a deal doesn’t already exist, the “Create new deal” node generates a new deal in HubSpot. It uses essential order details such as:
   
   - The total order price as the amount
   - The order name as the deal name
   - The order creation date as close date
   - The userId for associating the deal with the proper contact
   - The deal stage, preset to “closedwon”
   
   Node: HubSpot (“Create new deal”)  
   Stage: closedwon  
   Associated contact: userId from earlier step  
   Fields: amount, deal name, close date  
   
   Workflow Benefits
   
   This workflow provides several clear advantages:
   
   - Consistent CRM Data: Ensures Shopify order data is correctly reflected in HubSpot for customer relationship management.
   - No Duplicate Deals: Avoids duplication by verifying existing deals.
   - Real-Time Sync: Works as soon as an order is updated.
   - Scalable Automation: Needs minimal human intervention as business grows.
   
   Conclusion
   
   This n8n workflow exemplifies the power of automation in modern e-commerce. Through seamless integration between Shopify and HubSpot, it eliminates the overhead of manual data entry, reduces errors, and enhances customer insights via accurate CRM records. If you're a Shopify merchant looking to gain better sales visibility and CRM alignment, this workflow is a vital tool in your automation toolkit.
   
   Whether you're a small business looking to scale processes or an enterprise managing thousands of orders, this solution demonstrates how smart automation can work quietly but effectively in the background—keeping your systems talking and your team productive.
   
   Ready to automate your workflows? Start building with n8n today and simplify your business operations.

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.