CRM migration
Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Regal.io and HighLevel. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in HighLevel.
Regal.io
Source
HighLevel
Destination
Compatibility
7 of 8
objects map 1:1 between Regal.io and HighLevel.
Complexity
BStandard
Timeline
2-4 weeks
Overview
Regal.io and GoHighLevel serve different core use cases, which shapes every migration decision. Regal defines a Contact as someone reachable by phone, text, or email, with behavioral Events powering AI-driven Journeys. GoHighLevel uses a traditional CRM model where Contacts sit inside pipeline-driven workflows, funnels, and sub-account structures. We extract Regal's Contact records and full event history, validate phone-number presence before loading (since GoHighLevel has no contactability gating), and reassociate call transcripts and SMS threads to the migrated Contact. AI Agent configurations, Journey logic, and branded caller ID registration do not migrate as code; we deliver a written inventory of each so your admin rebuilds them in GoHighLevel's Automation and Workflow builders. The migration scope is Contacts, Companies, Campaigns, Events, and conversational history only.
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 Regal.io object lands in HighLevel, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.
Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.
Regal.io
Contact
HighLevel
Contact
1:1Regal Contacts map directly to GoHighLevel Contacts. The primary mapping key is phone number (regal's required field) to GoHighLevel's phone field. We validate phone number presence in the source export: any Regal Contact without a phone number will migrate as a GoHighLevel Contact but will not trigger SMS or calling automations. Standard attributes (name, email, address) map to GoHighLevel's native Contact fields; custom attributes map to GoHighLevel Custom Fields that we provision before import.
Regal.io
Contact Attributes
HighLevel
Custom Fields
1:1Regal's tenant-specific custom contact attributes (profile fields, segmentation properties) map to GoHighLevel Custom Fields on the Contact object. We extract the full attribute schema from Regal's API during discovery, provision matching custom fields in GoHighLevel (text, number, date, dropdown, or checkbox type) before migration, and map values field-by-field. Attributes that drive Journey trigger conditions are flagged as high-priority for admin to recreate in GoHighLevel Workflows post-migration.
Regal.io
Event
HighLevel
Activity / Note
1:manyRegal Events (behavioral interactions: calls made, SMS sent, email opened, Journey steps completed) are not native GoHighLevel objects. We flatten the event history and reassociate it with the migrated Contact as a combination of GoHighLevel Activity records (for calls and tasks) and Notes (for behavioral log entries). Each event type from Regal maps to a corresponding GoHighLevel activity type, with the original timestamp and event properties preserved in the note body or custom fields.
Regal.io
Campaign
HighLevel
Campaign
1:1Regal Campaigns (outbound programs with list selection, cadence, and goal metrics) map to GoHighLevel Campaigns. Campaign membership (which Contacts were assigned to which Campaign) migrates via GoHighLevel's Campaign Members. Note that cadence logic and list-refresh rules are platform-specific and will not carry over; we document the original cadence parameters and goal metrics so the admin can recreate the schedule in GoHighLevel's Workflow or Opportunity triggering logic.
Regal.io
Call Transcript
HighLevel
Call Recording / Note
1:1Call transcripts and recordings export from Regal's media storage as structured text and audio files. Transcripts migrate as GoHighLevel Notes attached to the Contact record with a custom field recording_url__c pointing to the audio file URL (if available). Audio file availability depends on Regal's retention policy at time of export. We flag any transcripts that cannot be retrieved due to retention expiry before migration begins.
Regal.io
SMS Thread
HighLevel
Conversation
1:1SMS conversation threads reassociate with the migrated GoHighLevel Contact using the phone number as the linking key. Thread continuity in GoHighLevel relies on the conversation being attached to the correct Contact ID; we resolve this during the contact import phase. Email threads similarly migrate as Conversation records linked to the Contact.
Regal.io
Branded Caller ID
HighLevel
Phone Number Configuration
1:1Regal's CNAM (Caller ID Name) registration per campaign is exported as carrier configuration details. GoHighLevel supports branded caller ID through its built-in phone number provisioning, but CNAM registration must be reconfigured in GoHighLevel's account settings post-migration. We deliver a document listing each registered carrier, number range, and CNAM assignment for the admin to re-enter.
Regal.io
Integrations (CDP/CRM connections)
HighLevel
Integrations / Native Sync
1:1Regal's live integrations with Segment, HubSpot, Salesforce, Braze, and Iterable define which contacts are synced and how. We document active integration endpoints, sync direction, and field mapping during discovery so the migration plan includes re-establishing equivalent integrations in GoHighLevel (via Zapier, native integrations, or GoHighLevel's API). The CDP-native sync model from Regal does not have a direct GoHighLevel equivalent and requires manual reconfiguration.
| Regal.io | HighLevel | Compatibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact | Contact1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Contact Attributes | Custom Fields1:1 | Mapping required | |
| Event | Activity / Note1:many | Fully supported | |
| Campaign | Campaign1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Call Transcript | Call Recording / Note1:1 | Fully supported | |
| SMS Thread | Conversation1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Branded Caller ID | Phone Number Configuration1:1 | Mapping required | |
| Integrations (CDP/CRM connections) | Integrations / Native Sync1:1 | Mapping required |
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.
Regal.io gotchas
Regal API is a single-events endpoint
AI Agent scripts and decision trees are non-exportable
No public pricing or documented tier limits
Contact contactability status is phone-number-dependent
HighLevel gotchas
Sub-account architecture creates isolated data silos per client
Usage-based telecom and AI costs are not in the subscription price
Workflows have no native equivalent in most destination CRMs
API rate limits cap bulk migration throughput at 100 requests per 10 seconds per sub-account
White-label configuration and branding assets do not export via API
Pair-specific challenges
Migration approach
Discovery and data audit
We audit the Regal.io tenant for Contact volume, custom attribute schema, active Campaigns, event history volume by type (call, SMS, email, Journey steps), and any available call transcript and recording data. We also document active integrations with Segment, HubSpot, Salesforce, Braze, and Iterable for reconnection planning. The discovery output is a written migration scope covering record counts, object dependencies, and a GoHighLevel plan recommendation based on sub-account and workflow complexity.
GoHighLevel schema provisioning and sub-account design
Before any data moves, we provision the GoHighLevel destination schema: Custom Fields on Contact (mapped to Regal's attribute schema), Campaigns (matching the Regal campaign structure), and any custom field types needed for event-property preservation. If the customer requires multi-client sub-account separation, we coordinate with the admin to provision sub-accounts and define which contacts, pipelines, and workflows belong to each. GoHighLevel's schema is configured in the live account or a sandbox environment before production migration begins.
Phone number validation and contact pre-processing
Regal requires a phone number for a Contact to be contactable. GoHighLevel does not enforce this. We run a pre-migration validation pass on the Regal export to flag any Contact records missing a phone number. These records are still migrated (they become GoHighLevel Contacts without SMS or calling eligibility) but are flagged in the reconciliation report so the admin can batch-add phone numbers post-migration or accept the records as email-only contacts.
Contact and campaign migration in dependency order
We run the migration in order: Companies (if present in Regal), then Contacts with Custom Fields resolved, then Campaigns with membership assignments, then Event history reassociated to Contacts as Activities and Notes, then SMS and email threads as Conversations. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. The phone number is the dedupe key for Contact import.
Call transcript and recording export and reattachment
We export available call transcripts from Regal's media storage and attach them to the migrated GoHighLevel Contact as Notes with a custom field recording_url__c for the audio file reference. We notify the customer before migration if Regal's retention policy has expired any recordings, so the admin can assess whether to accept partial transcript coverage or flag the gap in the post-migration report.
Cutover, validation, and Journey rebuild handoff
We freeze Regal writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable GoHighLevel as the system of record. We deliver the Journey inventory document (step-by-step trigger and action rules for each active Regal Journey), the Branded Caller ID configuration register, and the Integration reconnection checklist. We do not rebuild Journeys or Workflows inside the migration scope; the admin or a GoHighLevel partner rebuilds them in GoHighLevel's Automation builder. We offer a one-week hypercare window for reconciliation issues raised during the first week of GoHighLevel use.
Platform deep dives
Regal.io
Source
Strengths
Weaknesses
HighLevel
Destination
Strengths
Weaknesses
Complexity grading
Standard CRM migration. 1 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 Regal.io and HighLevel.
Object compatibility
1 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
Regal.io: 300 requests per second.
Data volume sensitivity
Regal.io 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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