> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.referralloop.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Zapier Integration

> Connect ReferralLoop to 5,000+ apps with Zapier

## Overview

Zapier is a no-code automation platform that connects ReferralLoop to thousands of popular apps. Build workflows (Zaps) that automate tasks between ReferralLoop and your favorite tools.

## Getting Started

### Step 1: Get Your API Key

1. Log in to your [ReferralLoop dashboard](https://www.referralloop.dev/dashboard)
2. Navigate to **API Keys** in the sidebar
3. Click **Create API Key**
4. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Zapier Integration")
5. **Copy the API key immediately** - you won't be able to see it again

<Warning>
  Keep your API keys secure. Never share them publicly or commit them to version
  control.
</Warning>

### Step 2: Connect to Zapier

1. Go to the [ReferralLoop app on Zapier](https://zapier.com/apps/referralloop/integrations)
2. Click **Connect ReferralLoop**
3. Enter your API key when prompted
4. Test the connection

## Triggers

Triggers are events in ReferralLoop that start your Zap.

### New Signup

Triggers when someone joins a waitlist.

**Use cases:**

* Send a welcome email when someone signs up
* Add new signups to your CRM
* Post a notification in Slack
* Create a record in Airtable

**Example Zap:**

```
ReferralLoop: New Signup → Gmail: Send Email
```

### Position Changed

Triggers when someone's position in the waitlist moves up.

**Use cases:**

* Notify users when they move up in line
* Update a spreadsheet with position changes
* Send a congratulatory message

**Example Zap:**

```
ReferralLoop: Position Changed → Google Sheets: Add Row
```

## Actions

Actions are things your Zap can do in ReferralLoop.

### Add to Waitlist

Adds a new person to your waitlist.

**Use cases:**

* Add form submissions to your waitlist
* Import contacts from your CRM
* Sync signups from another platform

**Example Zap:**

```
Typeform: New Submission → ReferralLoop: Add to Waitlist
```

## Popular Workflows

Here are some popular Zap templates to get you started:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Typeform → ReferralLoop" icon="form">
    Automatically add form submissions to your waitlist
  </Card>

  <Card title="ReferralLoop → Mailchimp" icon="envelope">
    Add new signups to your email marketing list
  </Card>

  <Card title="ReferralLoop → Slack" icon="slack">
    Get notified in Slack when someone joins
  </Card>

  <Card title="ReferralLoop → Google Sheets" icon="table">
    Log all signups to a spreadsheet
  </Card>

  <Card title="ReferralLoop → Airtable" icon="database">
    Sync waitlist data to Airtable
  </Card>

  <Card title="ReferralLoop → HubSpot" icon="address-book">
    Create contacts in HubSpot from signups
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Best Practices

### Organize Your Zaps

* Use descriptive names for your Zaps
* Group related Zaps with folders
* Document what each Zap does

### Handle Errors

* Set up error notifications
* Monitor failed Zaps regularly
* Test your Zaps before going live

### Optimize Performance

* Use filters to reduce unnecessary triggers
* Batch operations when possible
* Monitor your Zap usage

## Troubleshooting

### Connection Issues

If you can't connect to ReferralLoop:

1. Verify your API key is correct
2. Check that your API key hasn't been revoked
3. Ensure you have a paid plan (API access requires a paid subscription)

### Zap Not Triggering

If your Zap isn't triggering:

1. Check that the trigger conditions are met
2. Verify the waitlist ID is correct
3. Ensure the Zap is turned on
4. Check Zapier's task history for errors

### Data Not Appearing

If data isn't appearing as expected:

1. Check field mappings in your Zap
2. Verify the data format matches expectations
3. Review Zapier's task history for details

## Need Help?

<Card title="Zapier Support" icon="headset" href="https://zapier.com/help">
  Get help from Zapier's support team
</Card>

<Card title="ReferralLoop Support" icon="question-circle" href="https://www.referralloop.dev">
  Contact us for ReferralLoop-specific questions
</Card>