--- title: CommCare slug: commcare description: How to integrate CommCare with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_commcare.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:13.884Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/commcare.png" alt="CommCare logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | CommCare is a mobile data collection and case management platform for field teams. Integrating CommCare with Make.com enables automated syncing of field data, case updates, and reporting between CommCare and other business tools. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official CommCare documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [CommCare](https://dimagi.com/commcare/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the CommCare app in Make, you must have an active CommCare HQ account and an API key, [create your account on CommCare](https://dimagi.com/commcare/). For subscription, refer to the [CommCare pricing page](https://dimagi.com/commcare/). # Connect CommCare and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between CommCare and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your CommCare account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your CommCare account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your CommCare account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to your** account settings**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** API keys**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy your** username** displayed on the page. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the button to generate a new** API key** or locate an existing** API key**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed on screen. ::: :::: 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://dimagi.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/commcarepublic/pages/2143946031) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the CommCare 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 CommCare 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. # CommCare modules After connecting to the CommCare app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New Case Triggers when a new support case is created in your system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New Form Submission Triggers when a user submits a new response to a form. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New or Updated Case Triggers whenever a new case is added or when changes are made to an existing case. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Updated Case Triggers when any changes are made to an existing case. ::: # 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. # CommCare resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [CommCare website](https://dimagi.com/commcare/) - [CommCare API documentation](https://confluence.dimagi.com/display/commcarepublic/CommCare+HQ+APIs) - [CommCare page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/commcare) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::