How to Migrate from ClickFunnels to GoHighLevel (Step-by-Step Guide)

Introduction

ClickFunnels has been well known for making it easy to build complex sales funnels and automate marketing campaigns. However, a new and more comprehensive contender has entered the digital marketing world. GoHighLevel has risen to prominence because it merges CRM, funnel building, and deep automation into one single platform. This shift has led to a major migration among agencies and businesses.

If you have been a long-time ClickFunnels user, it is important to understand why many are switching and whether GoHighLevel offers the complete solution your business needs next.

Migration from ClickFunnels to GoHighLevel can be seamless when done correctly. Your funnels, automations, and contacts can be transferred without losing momentum.

If you're planning to migrate from ClickFunnels to GoHighLevel, here’s a simple breakdown of the steps you should follow.

Why Move from ClickFunnels to GoHighLevel

Before following the steps, here are the key reasons why businesses make this shift.

• Cost Efficiency: ClickFunnels can be costly, especially when scaling. GoHighLevel offers CRM, funnels, automation, pipelines, SMS, and email tools under one flat pricing.
• All-in-One Functionality: ClickFunnels mainly focuses on funnels. GoHighLevel covers CRM, marketing, sales automation, and client management from one dashboard.
• White Label Option: Agencies can fully white label GoHighLevel. ClickFunnels does not offer this.
• Built-In Automation Tools: Instead of connecting multiple third party apps, GHL includes workflow automation, triggers, SMS, and email tools internally.

Step 1: Audit Your Existing ClickFunnels Setup

Before starting the migration, list these items:

• All active funnels and pages
• Email sequences and automations
• Integrations such as payment gateways, email tools, or calendars
• Domain settings
• Contacts and leads

Export or document everything. This ensures nothing is missed.

Step 2: Export Leads and Contacts

Steps inside ClickFunnels:

• Go to Contacts.
• Select the funnel or segment.
• Click Export Contacts.
• Download the CSV file.

Export segmentation data and tags if used. You will import this into GoHighLevel later.

Step 3: Set Up Your GoHighLevel Account

Once you sign up for GHL, complete these steps:

• Add agency or business name.
• Connect your domain or move your ClickFunnels domain.
• Integrate Twilio and Mailgun to enable SMS and email.
• Set up roles and permissions.
• Explore Funnels, Workflows, and Conversations.

Step 4: Rebuild Your Funnels Inside GoHighLevel

This is the main part of the migration. You will recreate your ClickFunnels pages in GHL. There is no one click import.

Process:

• Go to Funnels and click New Funnel.
• Create steps matching your ClickFunnels funnel.
• Copy content, images, forms, and layouts.
• Rebuild CTA buttons, form fields, and redirects.

Step 5: Recreate Automations and Email Sequences

Replace ClickFunnels Follow Up Funnels using GoHighLevel Workflows.

• Go to Automation then Workflows then Create Workflow.
• Add triggers such as form submission or tag added.
• Add actions like SMS, email, or pipeline updates.
• Set delays and logic paths.

GHL workflows allow more advanced automation, including calendar and reputation tools.

Step 6: Import Contacts into GoHighLevel

• Go to Contacts then Smart Lists.
• Click Import Contacts.
• Upload your CSV.
• Map fields correctly.

After import, assign tags and attach contacts to the correct automations.

Step 7: Connect Payment Gateways and Integrations

Reconnect essential tools to keep your sales system running smoothly.

• Go to Settings, then Integrations.
• Connect Stripe, Calendly, or other tools you used in ClickFunnels.
• For subscriptions, verify recurring payment setups in Stripe.

Step 8: Test Everything Before Going Live

Test every part of your new system:

• Funnel links
• Form submissions
• Email and SMS automations
• Payments
• Pipeline updates

Once everything works, you can disable your ClickFunnels account.

Conclusion

Moving to GoHighLevel from ClickFunnels is a major upgrade. You move from a basic funnel builder to a full business management platform. When planned carefully, the migration is smooth and leads to reduced costs, more automation, and better control of your marketing.

For agencies and entrepreneurs wanting to scale, GoHighLevel is not just an alternative. It is the evolution of funnel building and marketing automation.