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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Connect Sympana to Vapi (Vapi)

> How to connect Sympana Connector to Vapi and create your first connection.

Use this guide to connect Sympana Connector to Vapi inside GoHighLevel.

Before you start, make sure you have:

* Sympana Connector installed in GoHighLevel
* access to your Vapi API key
* a phone number connected to Vapi
* a calendar created in GoHighLevel

## Step 1. Open the Vapi app

After installing Sympana Connector in your GoHighLevel account, click on the Vapi app.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-11-13%20at%2018.09.53%20%281%29.png" alt="" />

## Step 2. Open the API key prompt

A pop-up appears asking you to get your API key from Vapi.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-11-13%20at%2018.09.53%20%282%29.png" alt="" />

## Step 3. Go to the Vapi dashboard

Click the quick link labeled **Vapi Dashboard → API Key**.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-11-13%20at%2018.14.09%20%281%29.png" alt="" />

## Step 4. Copy your Vapi API key

Once you click the link, you will land on the API key section in Vapi.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-11-04%20at%2014.56.01.png" alt="" />

## Step 5. Paste the API key into Sympana Connector

Create a new API key or copy an existing one. Then return to GoHighLevel, open the Sympana Connector app, and paste the key into the API key field.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-11-04%20at%2014.58.33.png" alt="" />

## Step 6. Add your first connection

Once the account is connected, click **Add Your First Connection**.

Before you do, make sure:

* you have a phone number connected to Vapi
* you have a calendar created in GoHighLevel
* your calendar does not require a form before booking

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-11-04%20at%2015.02.12.png" alt="" />

## Step 7. Name the connection

Create your connection name. Most users use the name of the AI agent they are connecting.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-10-20%20at%2015.58.44.png" alt="" />

## Step 8. Select the Vapi agent

Choose which Vapi agent you want to connect.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-10-20%20at%2015.59.26.png" alt="" />

## Step 9. Select the phone number

Choose the phone number you want to use for the connection.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-10-20%20at%2016.00.10.png" alt="" />

## Step 10. Select the calendar

Choose the GoHighLevel calendar you want to connect.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-10-20%20at%2016.01.19.png" alt="" />

## Step 11. Select functions and variables

Choose the functions and global variables you want to use. Some global variables, such as phone number and contact ID, are required. Then click **Create Connection**.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-10-20%20at%2016.02.09.png" alt="" />

## Step 12. Verify the connection

Your first Vapi connection should now be active.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sympanallc/images/CleanShot%202025-11-04%20at%2015.09.35.png" alt="" />

If something does not work during setup, [join the Sympana Discord server](https://discord.gg/QXk7ddhmZQ) to get the fastest support from someone on the Sympana team.