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

# Platform Setup

> Choose Retell or Vapi, then follow the correct setup path from connection through webhook and examples.

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    <p className="text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.2em] text-zinc-500">Setup</p>
    <h1 className="mt-3 text-4xl font-semibold tracking-tight text-white">Choose your voice platform and stay on that path.</h1>

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      If you use Retell, stay in the Retell section. If you use Vapi, stay in the Vapi section. Mixing both paths creates avoidable setup mistakes.
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  <Card title="Retell setup" href="/sympana-connector-retell/how-to-connect-sympana-to-retell-ai">
    Start with the Retell connection guide, then move through functions, variables, webhook setup, and example scripts.
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  <Card title="Vapi setup" href="/sympana-connector-vapi/how-to-connect-sympana-to-vapi">
    Start with the Vapi connection guide, then move through functions, variables, webhook setup, and example scripts.
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## Recommended order

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      <h3 className="text-xl font-semibold text-white">For either platform</h3>

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        <li>Connect your platform.</li>
        <li>Configure function tools.</li>
        <li>Review dynamic variables.</li>
        <li>Confirm webhook behavior.</li>
        <li>Use example scripts only after the core setup works.</li>
      </ol>
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      <h3 className="text-xl font-semibold text-white">What this section covers</h3>

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        <li>Platform connection setup for Retell and Vapi.</li>
        <li>Function tool setup for each platform.</li>
        <li>Dynamic variables.</li>
        <li>Webhook behavior.</li>
        <li>Example scripts and prompts.</li>
      </ul>
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<Tip>If you only use one platform, ignore the other section entirely and keep your path simple.</Tip>