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API keys & bot tokens, explained

Where each value comes from

Every credential field in your dashboard tells you where its value comes from, but here's the short version by channel:

  • Telegram: the default flow needs no token. Only the Advanced own-bot path needs one, and it comes from BotFather when you create your bot. See Connect Telegram.
  • Voice: your ElevenLabs key comes from your ElevenLabs profile, your Groq key comes from the Groq console, and your OpenAI key comes from the OpenAI dashboard.
  • WhatsApp: the Phone Number ID comes from WhatsApp → API Setup in your Meta app, the access token comes from Meta Business Settings, the app secret comes from App Settings → Basic in your Meta App dashboard, and the verify token is any string you invent yourself.
  • Bring your own model key (BYOK): a key from a provider like OpenRouter, MiniMax, or Kimi. See BYOK: bring your own key for details.

How credentials are stored

Credentials are encrypted before they're stored, and every secret field has a reveal toggle so you can double-check what you entered. Once saved, don't share these tokens in chat or email. Paste them directly into the connection field instead.

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