# Merging records

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## Merging records

In HubSpot, you have the ability to merge duplicate records.

<figure><img src="https://2481481593-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtLaMDbvbGOow76E8CnqW%2Fuploads%2FTFpxd0pAjN2EzTlSDwID%2Fhubspot-merge.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c00d422d-c082-4f21-9a54-31d84b56f706" alt=""><figcaption><p>Screenshot of merging records in HubSpot</p></figcaption></figure>

From Whalesync's perspective, here's what happens when merging records:

* HubSpot deletes both of the original records
* HubSpot creates a new record with the properties of the two original records merged in

If you're syncing records to a spreadsheet like Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion, the following will happen:

* Whalesync will delete both of the original records
* Whalesync will create a new record

If you're using the merge record feature of HubSpot, **please take care if you have non-synced fields** in your spreadsheet, since the **original spreadsheet records will be deleted**.