> ## Documentation Index
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# Make outgoing calls with the API

> This guide will help you make outgoing calls using the Greetmate API.

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## 1. Create an API Key

To make outgoing calls, you need an API key. You can create an API key by click on "API Tokens" under "Integrations".
Create a new key and copy it to your clipboard.

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## 2. Refer to `Make call` endpoint

The `make-outgoing-call` endpoint is used to make outgoing calls. The endpoint is a `POST` request that requires the following parameters:

See docs for the [Make Call endpoint](/api-reference/endpoint/make-outgoing-call).