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Adding a New API Key to Clay: Updated Process and Options
Clay S. How can I add a new API key to clay? I have not done it in a while and remember it being under HTTP but now there are two different options
Clay S. How can I add a new API key to clay? I have not done it in a while and remember it being under HTTP but now there are two different options
To add a new API key in Clay, go to your profile picture in the top right corner, select Settings, and navigate to the Connections section. Click "+Add connection" to add your new API key. For HTTP options, you'll see two choices: 1. Use Clay's HTTP API integration 2. Use your own API keys for specific services If you're connecting to external tools you have subscriptions for, choose the second option to use your own API keys. This can save Clay credits and doesn't require credits for the connection. Common API keys you can add include OpenAI, Anthropic, Apollo, email providers, and email verifiers. Choose the option that best fits your needs and the specific service you're integrating.
I am trying to connect a tool to clay and am not sure if these two options work
To connect a tool to Clay using HTTP, you have two options: 1. Use Clay's HTTP API integration: This is a powerful feature that allows you to connect to virtually any tool with an API. 2. Use your own API keys for specific services: This option can save Clay credits and doesn't require credits for the connection. Choose the first option if you're looking for flexibility to connect to various tools. The second option is best if you're connecting to a specific service you already have a subscription for. To get started, look for pre-built templates in Clay for common third-party services. If you don't see a template for your tool, you can create a custom configuration. If you encounter any JSON-related issues during setup, please copy and paste the JSON into the chat for further troubleshooting.
Go to your clayworkspace Click on "HTTP Request" under "Enrichments" Clay now has two options for HTTP requests: "HTTP Request (API Authentication)" – Use this if your API requires authentication (like API keys or tokens). "HTTP Request (No Authentication)" – Use this for open APIs that don’t require authentication. If your API requires an API key, select "HTTP Request (API Authentication)" In the headers section, add: Key: Authorization or X-API-Key (depends on the API provider) Value: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE or just YOUR_API_KEY_HERE (check API docs) Enter the API endpoint URL Choose the HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.) Add any required parameters or header Click "Run Test" to confirm it’s working If successful, save it as an enrichment.
To connect a tool to Clay using the "HTTP Request" option under "Enrichments": 1. Go to your Clay workspace and select "HTTP Request" under "Enrichments". 2. Look for pre-built templates for common third-party services. 3. If no template exists for your tool, you can create a custom configuration. 4. Use Clay's AI-assisted API configuration to help set up the connection. Enter the API endpoint, and Clay's AI will generate an initial request structure. 5. Configure the API call with the necessary parameters, headers, and authentication. Remember, you can save your configurations as templates for future use. If you encounter any JSON-related issues during setup, please copy and paste the JSON into the chat for further troubleshooting.