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Smartlead → Close

Smartlead + Close outbound integration

Connect Smartlead to Close through OutboundSync's direct beta CRM integration. Close is supported as a Connected Account today, with one-way email activity sync into Close Leads and guided onboarding from the OutboundSync team.

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Sync outbound activity into Close

Sync activity into Close

Write outbound activity into Close Leads so reps can review outreach in Close instead of switching tools.

Sync email activity

One-way outbound email activity can be synced into Close Leads during the current beta.

Guided onboarding

The OutboundSync team handles Close beta onboarding, webhook receiver setup, and the first test sync.

Your integration options

Can I use an existing tool?

Close is available as a direct beta CRM connection in OutboundSync. Today the Close rollout is intentionally lighter than HubSpot or Salesforce: it is one-way only, has less configurability, and onboarding is handled with the OutboundSync team. The advantage is a clean way to log Smartlead activity on Close Leads without custom middleware.

Where OutboundSync excels

OutboundSync helps teams land webhook-driven outbound activity on Close Leads without requiring manual logging or custom middleware.

  • One-way outbound email activity synced into Close Leads
  • Guided onboarding with the OutboundSync team
  • One-way sync that keeps the beta rollout simple and conflict-free

And we're here to help. Our customer success team has helped hundreds of companies sync tens of millions of records.

Close beta is currently one-way only and lighter than HubSpot or Salesforce in configurability and depth.

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Get started in minutes

  1. Connect Close: Add Close as a Connected Account / CRM connection in OutboundSync during onboarding.
  2. Connect Smartlead: Connect Smartlead and select it when creating your Close webhook receiver.
  3. Create the webhook receiver: Create the Close webhook receiver in OutboundSync so Smartlead activity can flow into Close.
  4. Run a test sync: Confirm Smartlead activity on a real Close Lead before launch.
  5. Go live with the OutboundSync team: Launch the beta with guided onboarding and confirm the first production flow in Close.

Read the Close beta guide →

Close beta rollout

Close is in beta today. Onboarding is handled with the OutboundSync team, and the current Close integration is one-way with lighter configurability than HubSpot or Salesforce.

Need clarification?

  • What data does OutboundSync write to Close?
    OutboundSync can sync one-way email activity from Smartlead into Close Leads during the current beta.
  • Which Close objects can it update?
    The current Close beta is focused on syncing activity into Close Leads.
  • Do I need admin access to set it up?
    Yes. Close beta onboarding is handled with the OutboundSync team, and we help connect Close as a Connected Account, configure the webhook receiver, and validate your first test activity.
  • Is the Close integration one-way or two-way?
    Close beta is one-way only. Activity flows from your sales engagement platform into Close.
  • Can synced activity be used in Close views or Smartviews?
    Yes. Teams can use the synced emails and notes in the views and Smartviews they build in Close. OutboundSync does not ship prebuilt Smartviews for the current beta.
  • Can I do this with Zapier, Make, or n8n?
    For lightweight Smartlead automations, yes. But when teams need dependable CRM attribution and suppression sync, generic builders become expensive and brittle at scale. OutboundSync is pre-built, keeps searchable historical logs beyond 30 days, and prices by sequencer usage volume instead of workflow step count.
  • When do I need a custom integration instead of no-code automation?
    Choose custom only if you want to maintain webhook parsing, schema changes, and CRM app requirements internally. OutboundSync provides a native CRM application with managed support, consistent properties across tool changes, and compliance controls including SOC 2 Type II and a live Trust Center.
  • What breaks first when this scales?
    Smartlead at scale usually exposes ordering and retry issues first. OutboundSync handles duplicate protection, idempotency, buffering, and suspicious or mismapped activity workflows so operations teams can keep reporting and routing stable under bursty load.
  • How is this Smartlead Close integration priced?
    Close beta access is handled with the OutboundSync team. We scope the current rollout based on platform, volume, and setup requirements during onboarding.
  • Which Smartlead tier/plan do I need?
    OutboundSync requires Smartlead's Pro (or higher) plan, because it relies on Smartlead's webhook and API features.

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