How to Connect PhantomBuster with Clay

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To connect PhantomBuster with Clay, go to Settings then Connections in your Clay workspace, search for PhantomBuster, and paste your PhantomBuster API key. Once connected, you can import Phantom results into Clay workbooks or push leads from Clay to PhantomBuster to trigger automations.

Before you start

To connect PhantomBuster with Clay, make sure you have:

  • A PhantomBuster account.
  • A Clay account with access to integrations.
  • A valid PhantomBuster API key.
    → If you don't have one, see Create an API key. API keys can only be created by Workspace admins - if you don't see the Add API key button, check with your admin.

Step 1: Open your Clay workspace

  1. Open Clay and log into your account.
  2. Click your profile name in the top right corner.
  3. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
Clay profile menu open with Settings selected

Step 2: Open the Connections menu & search for PhantomBuster

  1. In the Settings panel, click the Connections tab.
  2. Click Add Connection.
    Clay Connections tab with the Add Connection button
  3. A pop-up window will appear with a list of available tools. In the search bar, type and click on PhantomBuster when it appears in the list.
    Clay tool search showing PhantomBuster in the connections list

Step 3: Paste your API key in Clay

  1. Paste your PhantomBuster API key into the field provided.
  2. Give your connection a name like My PhantomBuster Account.
  3. Click Test Account & save.
Clay PhantomBuster connection setup with the API key field and Test Account and save button

You'll see a green confirmation tooltip if everything is connected correctly.

Start using PhantomBuster with Clay

Once PhantomBuster is connected to Clay, you can:

Troubleshoot connection issues

If the connection doesn't work:

  • Double-check that your API key was copied correctly.
  • Make sure your PhantomBuster account is active.
  • Get in touch with our Customer Care Team.

Watch the video tutorial

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a paid Clay plan to connect PhantomBuster?

You need a Clay account with access to integrations. Check Clay's current plan details for integration availability.

Where do I find my PhantomBuster API key?

API keys are managed inside your PhantomBuster Workspace and can only be created by Workspace admins. See Create an API key. If you don't see the Add API key button, check with your admin.

What can I do once PhantomBuster is connected to Clay?

You can pull Phantom output data into Clay workbooks, send leads from Clay to PhantomBuster to launch Phantoms, and organize or enrich Phantom data directly in Clay.

What should I do if the connection test fails?

Make sure you copied the full API key without extra spaces and that your PhantomBuster account is active. If the issue persists, contact PhantomBuster Customer Care Team.

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