# Custom Object Association Workflows - without Ops Hub

**URL:** <https://community.hubspot.com/t/custom-object-association-workflows-without-ops-hub/121878>\
**Category:** CRM\
**Tags:** object, contacts, sales\
**Created:** [December 4, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/custom-object-association-workflows-without-ops-hub/121878 "2024-12-04T14:38:09Z")\
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Hi @DCrinnion1,

How exactly are the custom object records created? Which logic determines the association between custom object record and contact, which criteria must be met? Is it a shared value in both records, a shared association with another record, …?

Best regards

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