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title: Hotjar by Maxmel Tech
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description: How to integrate Hotjar with Make.com
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createdAt: 2025-10-14T08:46:36.286Z
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# How to get support on Hotjar

Hotjar is a community-developed application and is subjected to the developer's terms and conditions, which may include applicable fees. Make does not maintain or support this integration. For assistance, please https\://f.make.com/r/reachout?app\_name=Hotjar\&app\_slug=hotjar-community\&app\_unique\_id=hotjar-zjq8ya.

# Requirements

To use the Hotjar app in Make, you must have an active Hotjar account and an API key, [create your account on Hotjar.](https://hotjar.com/)

# App installation

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Go to the [Make integration page](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/hotjar-community/).
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Click the **Install** button.
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**Follow** the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.&#x20;
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# Connect Hotjar and Make&#x20;

To get started, you must first create a connection between Hotjar and Make, allowing the two services to communicate.&#x20;

You can connect using the following method: OAuth2.0,API Keys.

## OAuth2.0 Instructions

You need to generate your token.

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Login to your platform using your credentials.
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Navigate to the Developer Settings or API section.
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Create a new Application.
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Configure the application, specifying the required scopes for the data you wish to access.
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Note the generated Client ID and Client Secret.
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## API Keys Instructions

You need to generate an API Key to authenticate your requests.

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Login to your Hotjar account.
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Navigate to the API section within your account settings or workspace settings.
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Locate the option to generate a new API Key.
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Generate the API Key.
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Copy and securely store the generated API Key.
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Some community developers require an additional specific **API Key**. Retrieve the required **API key&#x20;**&#x66;rom the community developer's dashboard, generally found under **Settings/API. &#x20;**&#x46;or more info, please https\://f.make.com/r/reachout?app\_name=Hotjar\&app\_slug=hotjar-community\&app\_unique\_id=hotjar-zjq8ya.
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## Create the connection in Make&#x20;

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[[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Hotjar module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection.&#x20;**

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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:&#x20;*&#x69;n the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection.
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Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Hotjar or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. You must also enter any required third-party API keys obtained earlier.
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For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page.

# Hotjar modules

After connecting to the Hotjar app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios.&#x20;

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### Get a Survey

Fetches detailed information about a specific survey using its unique ID.
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### List Survey Responses

Fetches and displays all the responses collected for a particular survey you choose, allowing you to review and analyze the submitted answers.
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### List Surveys

Fetches and displays a list of all surveys available in your account, allowing you to view and manage your existing surveys.
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### Make an API Call

Allows you to make a custom API request to the service using your authorized account, enabling you to interact with endpoints or features not covered by the standard modules.
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### Perform a User Lookup

Searches for a user in your system and, if you choose, can also delete that user.
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### Watch Events

This module activates whenever a particular event you’ve chosen takes place in Hotjar, allowing you to automatically respond to key user interactions or behaviors on your website.
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### Watch Survey Responses

Triggers whenever a new response is submitted to your survey, allowing you to automatically process or act on each completed survey entry.
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### Watch Surveys

Triggers and starts your scenario automatically whenever a new survey is created in your connected account.
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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.

# Hotjar resources&#x20;

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

- [Hotjar website](https://hotjar.com/)
- [Hotjar documentation](https://help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us)
- [Hotjar API documentation](https://help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us/articles/12244109929751-Hotjar-API-Reference)
- [Hotjar page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/hotjar-community)

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