Creating & Editing Pipelines
Setting up the right pipeline structure is key to a smooth sales process. This guide walks you through creating a pipeline, adding stages, and configuring optional automations.
Creating a new pipeline
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Navigate to pipeline settings
Go to Workspace Settings → Pipelines & Stages, or use the Opportunities dropdown in the sidebar and click "New Pipeline."
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Set pipeline name and description
Give your pipeline a clear name (e.g., "Enterprise Sales" or "Event Follow-up"). Add an optional description to help your team understand its purpose.
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Add stages
Click "Add Stage" to create your first stage. Enter a name, then continue adding stages in the order contacts will move through them. You can reorder stages using the up/down arrows.
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Configure stage automations (optional)
For each stage, click the automation icon to set up triggers: move to another pipeline, duplicate contact, mark as client, generate activity on entry, color change on inactivity, or AI prompt execution.
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Save the pipeline
Click "Save" to create your pipeline. It will appear in the sidebar under Opportunities and on the Workspace Settings page.
Editing an existing pipeline
From Workspace Settings → Pipelines & Stages, click the edit button on any pipeline row. You can:
- Rename the pipeline or update its description.
- Add, remove, or reorder stages.
- Update stage automations.
Designing effective stages
Best practices for stage design:
- Keep it simple — Start with 4-6 stages. You can always add more later.
- Use action-oriented names — “Meeting Booked” is better than “Stage 3.”
- Define clear criteria — Each stage should have a clear entry condition so your team knows when to move a contact forward.
- End with a win and a loss — Include both a “Closed Won” and “Closed Lost” stage to track outcomes.
Deleting a pipeline
From the pipelines list in Workspace Settings, click delete on a pipeline. A confirmation dialog will appear. Deleting a pipeline removes all pipeline items and their history.
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