CRM migration
Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Livespace CRM and Nutshell. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Nutshell.
Livespace CRM
Source
Nutshell
Destination
Compatibility
6 of 8
objects map 1:1 between Livespace CRM and Nutshell.
Complexity
BStandard
Timeline
1-3 weeks
Overview
Moving from Livespace CRM to Nutshell is a data-reconstruction migration. Livespace organizes data around Persons linked to Companies with Deals assigned to configurable Spaces, while Nutshell uses a standard Account-Contact-Opportunity model with a single pipeline structure. We map Persons to Contacts, Companies to Accounts, Deals to Opportunities, and flatten Spaces into a single Nutshell pipeline. Livespace's API requires SHA1-signed requests with per-batch rotating session tokens, which we handle with pre-batch authentication and 401-retry logic. Attachment files and email sequences are not exposed via Livespace's public API — we flag these as manual pre-migration steps and document sequences for admin-side rebuild. Custom field schemas are read at the start of every migration via Livespace's custom fields endpoint before any record mapping begins.
Every standard and custom field arrives verified.
AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.
Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.
Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.
Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.
Why teams make this switch
Leaving
What's pushing teams away
Choosing
What's pulling them in
Object mapping
Each row shows how a Livespace CRM object lands in Nutshell, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.
Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.
Livespace CRM
Person
Nutshell
Contact
1:1Livespace Persons map directly to Nutshell Contacts. Standard fields (name, email, phone, address) migrate 1:1. Custom additional fields on Persons are read via the Get custom fields endpoint at migration start, then mapped to equivalent Nutshell custom contact fields. Lifecycle stage values from Livespace migrate as a custom field on the Contact record since Nutshell does not have a native lifecycle model.
Livespace CRM
Company
Nutshell
Account
1:1Livespace Company records map to Nutshell Account. The Company-API association to Persons is preserved as a Contact-to-Account link in Nutshell. Company domain and industry values migrate to Account Website and Industry fields. We create Account records before Contact import to satisfy the AccountId lookup.
Livespace CRM
Deal
Nutshell
Opportunity
1:1Livespace Deals map to Nutshell Opportunities. Deal value, owner, close date, and stage migrate 1:1. Livespace Deal custom fields map to Nutshell Opportunity custom fields. Deal-stage history (the sequence of stage transitions with timestamps) is preserved as a JSON blob in a custom Opportunity field since Nutshell's standard Activity timeline does not capture pipeline transition history natively.
Livespace CRM
Space
Nutshell
Pipeline (configuration)
1:manyLivespace Spaces define separate working environments or pipelines. Where a single Nutshell account has one pipeline, we flatten multiple Spaces into the destination pipeline. Stage names from each Space are consolidated into the single Nutshell pipeline stage set. Teams requiring Space isolation after migration can use Nutshell's Tags or a custom field to indicate original Space provenance.
Livespace CRM
Task
Nutshell
Task
1:1Livespace Tasks linked to Persons or Deals migrate to Nutshell Tasks. Task status, due date, owner, body text, and completed timestamp migrate. Task assignment resolves by matching Livespace owner email to a Nutshell User. Completed versus open task states are preserved. Tasks without an assignable owner are assigned to the migrating user's Nutshell account pending admin reassignment.
Livespace CRM
Contact Group
Nutshell
List
1:1Livespace Contact Groups are static segment lists exported via the Get contact group list endpoint. Group memberships migrate as Nutshell List membership records. We note that dynamic segments or behavioral cohorts in Livespace cannot be replicated because Nutshell Lists are static; the customer decides whether to treat dynamic segments as one-time static Lists or rebuild them as Nutshell automation rules.
Livespace CRM
Source
Nutshell
Custom field on Contact
lossyLivespace Source values (where leads originated — web form, referral, event) export via the source list API. We map source values to a custom Contact field (e.g., Original_Source__c) since Nutshell does not have a native Source field. The customer configures the custom field type (picklist or text) during scoping.
Livespace CRM
User
Nutshell
User
1:1Livespace Users (licensed seats) map to Nutshell Users resolved by email match. User role and team assignment from Livespace are preserved in a custom User field if Nutshell's standard role model does not accommodate the same structure. Password hashes and 2FA settings do not migrate — the customer's admin provisions new Nutshell credentials post-migration.
| Livespace CRM | Nutshell | Compatibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person | Contact1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Company | Account1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Deal | Opportunity1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Space | Pipeline (configuration)1:many | Fully supported | |
| Task | Task1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Contact Group | List1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Source | Custom field on Contactlossy | Fully supported | |
| User | User1:1 | Fully supported |
Gotchas + challenges
Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.
Livespace CRM gotchas
API requires rotating session tokens with SHA1 signing
Attachment files are not exposed via the public API
Email sequences have no API — automation data is not migratable programmatically
Custom field schema differs per account and requires pre-migration schema discovery
Duplicate detection only available on Automation tier and above
Nutshell gotchas
Contact tier limits enforced on import
No bulk API endpoint requires paginated extraction
Email sequences not exportable via API
Foundation plan disables key sales features
Pair-specific challenges
Migration approach
Account tier confirmation and API access check
We confirm the source Livespace account's plan tier during scoping. Accounts on Base tier cannot access the REST API and require manual export via Livespace's built-in export tool before migration begins. For Automation and above, we validate API credentials, test the SHA1-signed authentication flow, and confirm the session token rotation behaviour with a small test batch before committing to a full migration scope.
Schema discovery and custom field extraction
We call Livespace's Get custom fields endpoint for Persons, Companies, and Deals to retrieve the full account-specific field schema including field names, types, required flags, and picklist values. This schema forms the basis of the field mapping document and determines which fields require custom field creation in Nutshell before record import begins. We also extract Contact Group definitions and Source value lists at this stage.
Attachment export and sequence documentation handoff
We deliver a written pre-migration checklist that instructs the customer's team to download all Deal and Person attachments via Livespace's application UI or manual export tool before the migration window opens. We also document existing email sequences (step count, cadence, trigger conditions) in a written summary so the customer's admin can recreate them in Nutshell or a dedicated sales engagement tool after cutover.
Record extraction in dependency order
We extract Livespace records in dependency order: Persons first (since Companies, Deals, and Tasks link to Persons), then Companies, then Deals, then Tasks. Each extraction batch is authenticated fresh using Livespace's rotating token flow. We maintain a reconciliation count at each phase and re-authenticate on any 401 response before retrying the failed batch. Spaces are extracted alongside Deals to capture the pipeline context needed for stage-name consolidation.
Schema creation and record import into Nutshell
We create any required custom fields in Nutshell matching the discovered Livespace schema before importing records. Nutshell's API accepts record creation via POST. We import Accounts first (from Livespace Companies), then Contacts (from Persons with AccountId resolved), then Opportunities (from Deals with AccountId and owner resolved), then Tasks. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins.
Cutover, validation, and post-migration handoff
We freeze Livespace writes during the cutover window, run a delta migration of any records modified during the migration run, then mark Nutshell as the system of record. We deliver the full field mapping document, the sequence inventory, and the attachment re-upload checklist. We support a three-day post-cutover validation window where we resolve record count discrepancies and spot-check 20-30 records against the Livespace source. We do not rebuild Livespace automations as Nutshell rules inside the migration scope.
Platform deep dives
Livespace CRM
Source
Strengths
Weaknesses
Nutshell
Destination
Strengths
Weaknesses
Complexity grading
Standard CRM migration. 3 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Overall complexity
Standard migration
Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Livespace CRM and Nutshell.
Object compatibility
3 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Field mapping clarity
Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.
Timeline complexity
8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.
API constraints
Livespace CRM: Not publicly documented in Livespace's developer documentation — rate limit behaviour must be empirically characterised per account during migration scoping.
Data volume sensitivity
Livespace CRM doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.
Estimator
Rule-based pricing — no per-record fees, no manual quotes. Migrations over 2M records are scoped individually.
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