Migrating from Pipedrive to Zoho CRM

Migrating from Pipedrive to Zoho CRM

Migration from Pipedrive to Zoho CRM is carried out using APIs and Instance URLs only. You can initiate the migration by entering the API key. The entire migration will take place in the backend and you will be sent an email notification once its completed. You can undo or rerun the migration 3 times. 

Get API Token from Pipedrive

To get API token
  1. Log in to your Pipedrive account.
  2. Click the account profile icon and go to Settings.
  3. In the User Settings page, click Personal > API.
  4. Copy your personal API token.

Migrate data from Pipedrive

To migrate data from Pipedrive

  1. Go to Setup > Data Administration > Import.
  2. In the Data Migration page, do the following:
    • Choose Pipedrive. 
    • Enter the API Token.
      The instance URL will be auto-populated.
    • Click Migrate Now.
      You will be notified when the migration is complete via a pop-up and an email.

Zoho CRM-Pipedrive field mapping

The following table lists the supported Zoho modules and fields equivalent to that of Pipedrive's modules and fields. Refer this table as you migrate to achieve a successful, error-free migration. 
NotesNotes: Zoho CRM does not support custom modules in API migrations.

Pipedrive ModuleZoho ModulePipedrive FieldsZoho Fields
OrganizationsAccountsNameAccount Name
  RouteBilling Street
  OwnerOwner
  LocalityBilling State
  Postal CodeBilling Code
  CountryBilling Country
  People CountEmployees
  OwnerCreated By
  OwnerModified By
  Add TimeCreated Time
  Update TimeModified Time
  AddressAddress (Custom Field)
PersonsContactsFirst NameFirst Name
  Last NameLast Name
  PhonePhone
  OrganisationAccount Name
  EmailEmail
  OwnerCreated By
  OwnerModified By
  OwnerOwner
  Add TimeCreated Time
  Update TimeModified Time
  Last Activity DateLast Activity Time
DealsDealsDeal TitleDeal Name
  Deal ValueAmount
  Pipeline StageDeal Stage
  Next Activity IdNext Step
  Person NameContact Name
  Organisation NameAccounts Name
  Expected Close TimeClosing Date
  Creator User IdCreated By
  User IdModified By
  User IdOwner
  Add TimeCreated Time
  Update TimeModified Time
  Last Activity DateLast Activity Time
Activities (type="Task")TasksDone (true or false)Status ("Completed" or "Not Started")
  Due DateDue Date
  SubjectSubject
  Person IdWho Id
  Organisation/AccountWhat Id
  Due TimeClosed Time
  Creator User IdCreated By
  User IdModified By
  User IdOwner
  Add TimeCreated Time
  Update TimeModified Time
Activities (type="Events")EventsSubjectEvent Title
  Due Date + Due TimeStart Date Time
  (Due Date + Due Time) + DurationEnd Date Time
  Person IdWho Id
  Organisation/AccountWhat Id
  Type (to diff type of event i.e., Meeting or Lunch or Deadline, etc.)Type (Custom Field)
  Creator User IdCreated By
  User IdModified By
  User IdOwner
  Add TimeCreated Time
  Update TimeModified Time
  Everything other than Task and Calls are Events like Meeting, Lunch, Deadline, etc. Custom Activities if any will also come here 
Activities (type="Call")CallsDone (true or false)Status ("Completed" or "Not Started")
  Call Type (By default we have set as "Outbound")Call Type
  Call Status (Decided based on Start Time and Duration)Call Status
  Due Date + Due TimeCall Start Date Time
  DurationCall Duration
  Marked as Done TimeClosed Time
  Creator User IdCreated By
  User IdModified By
  User IdOwner
  Add TimeCreated Time
  Update TimeModified Time
ProductsProductsNameProduct Name
  CodeProduct Code
  Active FlagProduct Active
  CurrencyCurrency
  PriceUnit Price
  TaxTax
  OwnerCreated By
  OwnerModified By
  OwnerOwner
  Add TimeCreated Time
  Update TimeModified Time
UsersUsersNameLast Name
  emailEmail
  icon_url$PhotoUrl
PicturesPhotosPhotos (Record Images) (Only Supported for Contacts and Users module)Photos (Record Images) (Only Supported for Contacts and Users module)
FilesAttachmentsAttachmentsAttachments

Check Data Accuracy

After the data is migrated you will be notified through an email. Kindly check if the files are imported correctly into the Zoho CRM account by visiting the Import History (Setup > Data Administration > Import Import History). Read more about Import history.

If you are not satisfied with the import or field mapping results, you can delete the imported records and re-import. 
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