--- title: Lob slug: lob description: How to integrate Lob with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_lob.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:29:06.383Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/lob.png" alt="Lob logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Lob provides APIs for automating the printing and mailing of letters, postcards, and checks. Integrating Lob with Make.com enables users to trigger physical mailings directly from digital workflows, such as sending customer notifications or invoices automatically. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Lob documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Lob](https://www.lob.com/contact) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Lob app in Make, you must have an active Lob account and valid API keys, [create your account on Lob](https://www.lob.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Lob pricing page](https://www.lob.com/). # Connect Lob and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Lob and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your Basic in your Lob account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your Basic in your Lob account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **Basic** in your Lob account. To obtain your **Basic **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** Settings** tab in the bottom left navigation menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** API Keys** icon. ::: :::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://help.lob.com/account-management/api-keys) ## 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 Lob 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 Lob 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. # Lob modules After connecting to the Lob 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 account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a Letter Generates and saves a new letter document. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a Postcard Generates and sends a brand new postcard to a specified recipient. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a Self-Mailer Generates a new self-mailer document for sending personalized mail. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Verify a US Address Validates, corrects, and formats a US address to meet standardized postal requirements. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Verify an International Address Validates, corrects, and formats an international address to meet standard postal requirements. ::: # 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. # Lob resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Lob topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Lob) - [Lob website](https://www.lob.com/) - [Lob API documentation](https://docs.lob.com/) - [Lob page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/lob) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::