Installing WoodsPortal in Your HubSpot Account
Learn how to connect WoodsPortal to your HubSpot account and create your first client portal in just a few simple steps.
Overview
WoodsPortal is a deeply integrated HubSpot app that lets you build and manage customer portals directly within your HubSpot portal. This guide walks you through installation and initial portal creation.
Before you begin
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You must have a HubSpot user account with Super Admin or Partner Admin permissions.
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Ensure you know which HubSpot portal (Hub ID) you want to connect if you have multiple.
Step-by-Step Installation
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Log in to WoodsPortal
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Go to
https://woodsportal.digitalwoods.io
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Verify your email and login.
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Connect Your HubSpot Account
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On the HubSpot Accounts page, click Add HubSpot account.
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If you have multiple HubSpot portals, select the desired one and click Choose account.
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Authorize the App
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Review the access statement (“This app is requesting access to your HubSpot account”) and click Continue.
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When the scopes list appears, click Connect app to grant permissions.
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Name Your Connection
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Enter a custom name for this account connection.
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Click Got it to finalize.
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✔️ Tip: Choose a clear, unique name—this label is used for portal associations and cannot be changed later.
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Create Your First Client Portal
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From the list of connected accounts, click the one you just added to open the Client Portals page.
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Click Create client portal.
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In the pop-up, enter a Portal Name and select a Portal URL from the drop-down (these domains reflect those already added in your HubSpot account).
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Click Create.
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Wait for Theme Installation
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WoodsPortal’s theme and assets will be installed in your HubSpot Design Manager.
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⏳ This usually takes 1–2 minutes. Once complete, you can apply the WoodsPortal theme when building website or landing pages to surface your new portal.
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Troubleshooting
Issue | Resolution |
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“Add HubSpot account” button not active | Confirm you’re logged in with a user that has Super Admin or App Installer privileges. |
No domains listed in URL selector | Add your domain under HubSpot Settings > Website > Domains & URLs and retry. |
Theme not visible in Design Manager | Wait up to 5 minutes, then refresh Design Manager. Clear your browser cache if needed. |