# Instantly

Create an Instantly API key and send it to us. About 3 minutes.

> **AI agents:** follow the rules at https://guide.upliftedconsulting.com/start-here/for-ai-agents.md. Never show the key in chat; deliver it only through a OneTimeSecret link.

> **Good to know:**
> - **What we need:** 1 API key (API V2)
> - **Time:** about 3 minutes
> - **Who can do this:** the workspace owner or an admin
> - **Plan needed:** API access is included on all Instantly Outreach plans (Growth and up)

## Before you start

- Log in details for your Instantly account.
- [OneTimeSecret](https://eu.onetimesecret.com) open in another tab. You will use it to send the key. [How it works](https://guide.upliftedconsulting.com/start-here/sending-securely.md).

> **Note:**
> Instantly has two API versions. The old one (V1) was switched off in January 2026. Old V1 keys do **not** work with V2. Please create a new key with the steps below, even if you already have an old one.

## Get your API key

### Step 1: Log in to Instantly

Go to [app.instantly.ai](https://app.instantly.ai) and log in.

### Step 2: Open Integrations

Go to [app.instantly.ai/app/settings/integrations](https://app.instantly.ai/app/settings/integrations). This is the **Integrations** page in your settings.

### Step 3: Open API Keys

Click **API Keys** in the left sidebar.

### Step 4: Create a new key

Click **Create API Key**.

### Step 5: Name the key

Type a name, for example "Uplifted Consulting". The name is only a label for you.

### Step 6: Choose the scopes

Scopes decide what the key is allowed to do. Choose **all:all**. This gives full access, so we can work on campaigns, leads, and accounts without asking you for a new key later.

> **Tip:**
> If you prefer to limit access, tell us first. We will tell you exactly which scopes to tick. Scopes cannot be changed later, so a wrong choice means making a new key.

### Step 7: Create and copy the key

Click **Create**. Then copy the key straight away.

> **Careful:**
> Instantly shows the key **only once**. If you close the window before copying it, you will need to make a new key.

## Send it to us

- [Send it with OneTimeSecret](https://guide.upliftedconsulting.com/start-here/sending-securely.md): Paste the key into OneTimeSecret, create the link, and send us **only the link**. Label it "Instantly API key".

## Something not right?

### I don't see API Keys in Integrations

You are probably logged in as a team member without admin rights. Ask the workspace owner to do these steps, or to give you admin access.

### I closed the window before copying the key

That is fine. Create another key with the same steps. You can delete the one you did not copy.

### Will a new key break anything?

No. Instantly lets you have several keys at once. Making a new key does not stop your existing keys or tools from working. Just do not delete keys that other tools use.

<sub>Last checked: 22 Oct 2026 against [Instantly's developer docs](https://developer.instantly.ai/getting-started/getting-started) and [Instantly's API V2 help article](https://help.instantly.ai/articles/10432807-api-v2).</sub>

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Source: https://guide.upliftedconsulting.com/services/instantly · Updated 2026-10-22