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title: Zoho Cliq
slug: zoho-cliq
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createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:28.554Z
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With Zoho Cliq modules in Make , you can:

- post direct messages, messages to a channel, and to a bot
- add, update, retrieve, and search users
- upload files, and call APIs

To get started with Zoho Cliq, create an account at [zoho.com/cliq/](https://www.zoho.com/cliq/).

## Connect Zoho Cliq to Make

To connect to Zoho Cliq:

1. Log in to your Make , insert any Zoho Cliq module to your scenario , and click the **Add** button next to the **Connection** field.
2. Optional: In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection.
3. Optional: Click **Show Advanced Settings**, and enter the client credentials from your custom app. See [Create your custom app and client credentials.](docId\:k70OoAaA_TB-BNbmXJ7wr)
4. Click **Save**.
5. Confirm the access by clicking **Accept**.

You have successfully established the connection. You can now edit your scenario and add more Zoho Cliq modules. If your connection needs reauthorization, follow the connection renewal steps [here](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ).

For information on modules, refer to [Zoho Cliq API documentation](https://www.zoho.com/cliq/help/restapi/).

## Create your custom app and client credentials

To create your own app:

1. Log in to your [Zoho API Console](https://api-console.zoho.com) account.
2. Click **ADD CLIENT** and choose a client type.
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3. Enter the app detail as described below and click **CREATE**.
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4. Copy the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** to a safe place.
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You have successfully retrieved the client credentials.