How to Create a HAR file to send to HubSpot Support

In this article we explain how to record a HAR file to send to HubSpot support when you need to supplement your problem's explanation with video support.

When it comes to websites, we all know there is more information than what is on the page level. Sometimes in order to troubleshoot a specific issue, HubSpot Support needs a deeper level of information than the error message on the screen, or a screenshot of what isn’t loading. The HAR file can be a valuable piece of content to assist with troubleshooting complex website issues and you may be asked to send a HAR file to HubSpot Support.

A HAR file is a log of activity between an internet browser and a website, and can be accessed through the inspector tool within your web browser.

If you are requested to get a HAR file please follow the steps below. These steps are specific to Google Chrome, which is available for download here.

1. Open Chrome and navigate to the page where the issue is occurring.

2. Right click on your screen and choose “inspect”.

3. Select the “network” tab.

4. Check the “preserve log” and “disable cache” checkboxes.

You will want to ensure that your network tab is recording by looking for the red record button:

. If it is grey or black, click it to begin recording. If you have any activity that already loaded in your network tab, you can clear it by clicking clear: 

5. Perform the action, or reload the page, that is causing the issue with the network tab open and recording.

6. Once you have completed the action and the network tab has loaded all of the content, right click within the inspector tool, and select “save as har with content”.

7. Save the file to the desired location on your computer and then attach it to your Support ticket.

How to collect a HAR when connecting with an Oauth integration

When connecting with an Oauth integration, such as Gmail or O365, there are additional steps needed to collect a HAR file.

1. Navigate to Settings > Integrations > Email Integrations > Connect your inbox.

2. Select Gmail or O365 depending on your email provider. A new tab will open.

3. Close original HubSpot tab.

4. Right click on new tab that is opened choose “inspect”.

5. Select the “network” tab.

6. Check the “preserve log” and “disable cache” checkboxes.

7. Continue through the step of entering your Gmail or O365 information.

8. Once you have completed the action and the network tab has loaded all of the content, right click within the inspector tool, and select “save as har with content”.

 9. Save the file to the desired location on your computer and then attach it to your Support ticket.

Directions for Safari

To gather a HAR file in Safari you will need access to the Developer Tools for Safari. This Apple help doc shows how to enable the Developer Tools.

1. Navigate to the page where the issue is occurring
2. Right click on the page and choose Inspect Element
3. Click the Network tab
4. Click the trash can icon to clear any existing logs in the Network tab
5. Refresh the page and reproduce the issue

Click Export HAR to save the HAR file.