This guide explains how to connect Kanbox to Zapier using an API request.
Overview
Zapier works with a simple logic:
Trigger → Action
Example:
Trigger: A new row is added in Google Sheets
Action: Send this data to Kanbox via the API
👉 This allows you to automatically push leads into Kanbox from external tools.
Prerequisites
Before setting up your Zap:
You must have a Kanbox PRO account
You must enable your API key in Kanbox
You need access to your Zapier account
Step 1: Get Your Kanbox API Key
Go to Settings in Kanbox
Click on API
Enable your API key
Copy the key
👉 You will use this key to authenticate your requests in Zapier.
Step 2: Create a Zap
Go to Zapier
Click Create Zap
Choose a Trigger
Select the app that will send data to Kanbox.
Example:
Google Sheets → New or Updated Spreadsheet Row
This means every new row will trigger an API call to Kanbox.
Step 3: Add “API by Zapier” Action
Add a new step
Search for “API by Zapier”
Select API Request
This module allows you to send HTTP requests to Kanbox.
Step 4: Configure the API Request
You now need to configure the request to Kanbox.
Method
Choose the appropriate HTTP method depending on your use case (most commonly POST).
URL
Use the relevant endpoint from the Kanbox API.
👉 Refer to the Swagger documentation for available routes:
https://api.kanbox.io/docs#/
Headers
Add the authentication header:
X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual Kanbox API key.
Body
Define the data you want to send to Kanbox.
Example:
LinkedIn profile URL
Name
Email
Custom fields
👉 Map fields dynamically from your trigger (e.g. Google Sheets columns).
Step 5: Test Your Zap
Click Test step
Verify that:
The request is successful
The data appears correctly in Kanbox
If everything is working, continue.
Step 6: Publish Your Zap
Once your test is successful:
Click Publish
Your automation is now live 🎉
Example Use Cases
Here are common ways to use Kanbox with Zapier:
1. Import leads from Google Sheets
Automatically send new spreadsheet rows to Kanbox as leads.
2. Capture leads from forms
Connect tools like:
Typeform
Tally
Webflow forms
👉 Every new submission becomes a lead in Kanbox.
3. Sync data from external tools
Push enriched or qualified leads into Kanbox from:
Enrichment tools
Internal databases
Other CRMs
Best Practices
Always use server-side logic when possible
Keep your API key secure
Validate your data before sending it
Start with simple workflows, then scale
API Reference
For full technical details (endpoints, parameters, formats), refer to: