--- title: Contentful slug: contentful description: How to integrate Contentful with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_contentful.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:29:04.396Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/contentful.png" alt="Contentful logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Contentful is a content management platform for creating, managing, and publishing digital content. Integrating Contentful with Make.com lets users automate content updates, synchronize assets, and trigger publishing workflows across websites and digital channels. | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Contentful documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Contentful](https://www.contentful.com) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Contentful app in Make, you must have an active Contentful account and an access token, [create your account on Contentful](https://www.contentful.com). For subscription, refer to the [Contentful pricing page](https://www.contentful.com). # Connect Contentful and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Contentful and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Contentful account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Contentful account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Contentful account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to** Settings** in the main navigation. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** CMA tokens**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Create access token**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the** token name**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the** expiration date** if required. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Generate**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API token** displayed in the modal. ::: :::: 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.contentful.com/help/token-management/personal-access-tokens/) ## 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 Contentful 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 Contentful 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. # Contentful modules After connecting to the Contentful app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Activate a Content Type Activates a specific content type using its ID, allowing you to implement recent updates or modifications to that content type. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Add a Field to a Content Type Creates and adds a new custom field to a selected content type within your system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Archive/Unarchive an Asset Archives or restores an unpublished asset, allowing you to either hide it from or return it to your active asset list. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Archive/Unarchive an Entry Archives or restores an unpublished entry, allowing you to manage its visibility in your content system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Content Type Creates a new custom content type within your system or application. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create an Asset Creates a new digital asset in your selected account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create an Entry Creates a new record in the selected database or application. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Deactivate a Content Type Updates the status of a specified content type to a new value. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Content Type Permanently deletes a content type that has previously been deactivated from your system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Field from a Content Type Deletes a selected field from a specified content type in your system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete an Asset Permanently deletes an asset that has not yet been published. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete an Entry Permanently deletes a selected record from the database. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Content Type Retrieves detailed attributes for a specified content type. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get an Asset Retrieves detailed information and properties of a specified asset. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get an Entry Retrieves detailed information and attributes for a specified entry. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get an Entry with Replacement Enables you to update text fields by substituting specific tags (such as \{} or \{}) with new values, and provides the updated text as output. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Publish an Asset Updates the status of a selected asset to a specified value. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Publish an Entry Updates the status of a specified entry to a new value. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search Assets Searches for digital assets within your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search Content Types Searches for specific types of content within your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search Entries Searches for specific entries within your data. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Unpublish an Asset Restores an asset to its original location or status. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Unpublish an Entry Restores a previously removed entry back into the system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Content Type Updates the details of a selected content type using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Field of a Content Type Updates a selected field within a specified content type record. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update an Asset Updates the details of a specific asset using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update an Entry Updates the details of a specific entry identified by its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch an Event Triggers when a new event is created in your account. ::: # 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. # Contentful resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Contentful topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Contentful) - [Contentful website](https://www.contentful.com) - [Contentful API documentation](https://www.contentful.com/developers/docs/references/content-management-api/) - [Contentful page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/contentful) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::