How to connect any API to Make com

Описание: How to Connect Any API to Make.com (Beginner’s Guide)

Make.com (formerly Integromat) is a powerful automation platform that lets you connect apps and services—even if they don’t have a built-in integration. With the help of the HTTP module, you can connect any REST API to Make and automate workflows with ease.

Why Connect an API to Make.com?

🔗 Expand integrations – connect apps that aren’t natively supported.

⚡ Automate tasks – send or fetch data automatically between platforms.

📊 Custom workflows – build scenarios tailored to your exact needs.

Step-by-Step: How to Connect Any API to Make.com
1. Get the API Documentation

Find the API docs of the service you want to connect.

Look for details like:

Base URL

Endpoints

Authentication type (API key, OAuth, Basic Auth, etc.)

Required parameters

2. Log In to Make.com

Go to Make.com
and log into your account.

Open or create a scenario where you want to use the API.

3. Add the HTTP Module

Click the + button to add a module.

Search for HTTP and choose:

Make a request (to send data to the API)

Get a file or Get a request (to receive data)

4. Configure the API Request

Enter the API URL/endpoint.

Select the method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

Add headers (e.g., Content-Type, Authorization).

Add query parameters or body data (usually in JSON format).

5. Add Authentication

Depending on the API:

API Key: Add it in the header (e.g., Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY).

Basic Auth: Enter username & password in the HTTP module.

OAuth 2.0: Set up a connection under Connections in Make.

6. Test the Request

Run the module once to make sure it works.

Check the output data to confirm the API is returning the expected result.

7. Build Your Workflow

Connect the API module to other apps in your scenario (e.g., Google Sheets, Gmail, Slack).

Map the data fields to automate tasks.

Example Use Cases

Send new form submissions to an API.

Fetch data from an API and save it to Google Sheets.

Automate sending messages via Telegram, Discord, or WhatsApp APIs.