How to Launch a Phantom from Make Using the "Launch a Phantom" Module

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To launch a Phantom from Make without writing any JSON, add the PhantomBuster Launch a Phantom module to your scenario, connect your PhantomBuster account, and select the Phantom by its Phantom ID. This is the simplest way to trigger a Phantom from Make. For full control over the launch input, use the Make an API Call module method instead.

Before you start

  • The Phantom you want to launch is already created and set up in your PhantomBuster workspace. With this module you're triggering an existing Phantom, you can't create or configure the Phantom itself from Make.
  • You have a valid PhantomBuster API key to create the connection. 
    → 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.

Workflows (like LinkedIn Search to Lead Connection) can't be launched via API or Make. Chain individual Phantoms instead.

Step 1: Add the "Launch a Phantom" module

In your Make scenario, add a PhantomBuster module. In the module list you'll see actions grouped under Output and Phantom, select Launch a Phantom.

PhantomBuster module picker showing Watch an Output, Get an Output, Launch a Phantom, and List Phantoms

Step 2: Connect your PhantomBuster account

The first time you use a PhantomBuster module, you'll need to create a connection.

  1. In the module's Connection field, click Create a connection.
    Launch a Phantom module with the Connection field and the Create a connection button
  2. Give the connection a name (e.g. My PhantomBuster connection), paste your PhantomBuster API key into the API Key field, and click Save.
    Create a connection dialog showing the Connection name and API Key fields

Already connected PhantomBuster to Make? Just pick your existing connection from the dropdown.

Step 3: Select the Phantom to launch

With the connection selected, enter the Phantom ID of the Phantom you want to run.

Launch a Phantom module with the Phantom ID field filled in

Step 4: Run it and check the result

Click Run once. On success, the module's output shows a Container ID - the ID of the run you just triggered. 

You can then track results in your PhantomBuster workspace.

Run result panel showing INPUT Phantom ID and OUTPUT Container ID

Troubleshooting

  • Nothing launches / error: confirm the connection's API key is valid and the Phantom ID is correct.
  • "[404] Agent not found": the Phantom ID is wrong or belongs to another Workspace, see How to Fix the "[404] Agent not found" Error.
  • LinkedIn Phantom launches but fails: its stored session cookie may be expired. Confirm the Phantom runs when launched manually in PhantomBuster first. If you need to pass a fresh cookie per launch, use the Make an API Call method.

Frequently asked questions

How do I launch a Phantom from Make?

Add the Launch a Phantom module, connect your PhantomBuster account, and enter the Phantom's ID.

What's the difference between "Launch a Phantom" and "Make an API Call"?

Launch a Phantom is the simple, no-code option, you just give it a Phantom ID. Make an API Call lets you send custom input (like a session cookie or changed parameters) per launch.

Where do I find my Phantom ID?

In the Phantom's console URL: the long number between /phantoms/ and /console.

Can I launch a Workflow from Make?

No. Workflows can't be launched via API or Make. Chain individual Phantoms instead.

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