--- title: Clickatell slug: clickatell description: How to integrate Clickatell with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_clickatell.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:22.760Z --- | ::Image[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/clickatell.png" size="50" width="512" height="512" position="center" alt="Clickatell logo" showCaption="false"} | Clickatell is a messaging platform enabling businesses to send SMS, WhatsApp, and other channel notifications globally. Integrating Clickatell with Make.com allows users to automate sending alerts, reminders, and customer engagement messages directly from their workflows. | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Clickatell documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Clickatell](https://www.clickatell.com/help-center) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Clickatell app in Make, you must have an active Clickatell account and access to the One API, [create your account on Clickatell](https://www.clickatell.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Clickatell pricing page](https://www.clickatell.com/). # Connect Clickatell and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Clickatell and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Clickatell account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Clickatell account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Clickatell account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to** My Workspace**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** API Integrations**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select an API integration from the table. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed in the details on the right. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://www.clickatell.com/help-center/general/where-find-api-id-api-key/) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [ account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Clickatell module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Clickatell account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see [Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ) page. # Clickatell modules After connecting to the Clickatell app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Create an SMS Sends a new text message (SMS) to a specified phone number. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New SMS Triggers when your Clickatell Account Mobile Virtual Number receives a new incoming SMS message. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Clickatell resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Clickatell topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Clickatell) - [Clickatell website](https://www.clickatell.com/) - [Clickatell API documentation](https://docs.clickatell.com/channels/sms-channels/sms-api-reference/) - [Clickatell page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/clickatell) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::