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title: GIPHY
slug: giphy
description: How to integrate GIPHY with Make.com
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createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:47.489Z
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| :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/giphy.png" alt="GIPHY logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Giphy is an online platform for discovering and sharing animated GIFs. Integrating Giphy with Make.com enables users to automatically search for, retrieve, and share GIFs in their workflows, enhancing communication and content creation with engaging visual media. |
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This is AI-generated content based on official GIPHY documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [GIPHY](https://developers.giphy.com/docs/api#quick-start-guide) directly.
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# Requirements

To use the GIPHY app in Make, you must have an active developer account and an API Key, [create your account on GIPHY](https://giphy.com). For subscription, refer to the [GIPHY pricing page](https://giphy.com).

# Connect GIPHY and Make 

To get started, you must first create a connection between GIPHY and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. 

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**Obtain your API Key in your GIPHY account**
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**Create the connection in Make.**
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## Obtain your API Key in your GIPHY account

Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your GIPHY account.

To obtain your **API Key **:

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Navigate to the** Developer Dashboard**.
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Click** Create an API Key**.

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Copy the** API key** displayed on screen.
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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://developers.giphy.com/docs/api/)

## Create the connection in Make 

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[[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the GIPHY module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. **

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If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.**
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*Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection.
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Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your GIPHY account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. 
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For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page.

# GIPHY modules

After connecting to the GIPHY app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. 

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### Get a Gif

Retrieves detailed information about a specific GIF using its unique ID.
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### Get a Random Gif/Sticker

Retrieves one random GIF or Sticker that matches the specified tag; if no tag is provided, it returns a completely random GIF or Sticker.
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### List Trending Gifs/Stickers

Fetches a daily list of the most relevant and engaging content available.
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### Make an API Call

Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials.
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### Search Gifs/Stickers

Searches the entire GIPHY library for GIFs or stickers that match a specific word or phrase.
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### Translate a Word To a Gif/Sticker

Searches for and returns the most relevant GIF or sticker from GIPHY based on your entered word or phrase, using GIPHY's advanced matching algorithm.
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### Upload a Gif

Uploads GIF or video files up to 100MB directly to your GIPHY.com account through an automated process.
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# 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.

# GIPHY resources 

You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links

- [GIPHY topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=GIPHY)
- [GIPHY website](https://giphy.com)
- [GIPHY API documentation](https://developers.giphy.com/docs/api#quick-start-guide)
- [GIPHY page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/giphy)

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