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Create a custom workflow

Transform every Zoho CRM event into intelligent voice conversations with Vapi through Make's automation. Automatically trigger AI-powered calls when leads are created, contacts update, or deals progress—turning your CRM data into instant, personalized voice interactions that qualify prospects, schedule appointments, and capture feedback without manual intervention.

Create a custom workflow

Every automation starts with a trigger and an action. Select one from each app to generate a workflow tailored to your needs.

Zoho CRM
Trigger: Watch Objects
Vapi
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Triggers when a new object is created or updated.

2. Select an action

  • Sends a client-generated event or object to the VAPI platform. Commonly used for live updates or user actions.

  • Creates an outbound phone call to Twilio or Vonage number added on your dashboard.

  • Creates a new voice assistant with a specified configuration (name, voice, model, etc.).

  • Starts a new call session using an assistant or a squad. Often used to simulate or initiate interactions.

  • Creates a group of assistants (a squad) where the first available assistant responds to a call.

  • Defines a new tool that can be invoked by an assistant (e.g., API calls, function tools, DTMF).

  • Deletes a specific assistant by ID.

  • Deletes call metadata and logs for a particular conversation.

  • Deletes a selected file from the knowledge base.

  • Fetches details for a specific file by ID.

  • Retrieves information about a specific squad, including its members.

  • Fetches the details of a tool, such as its configuration and endpoint.

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

  • Returns the response to the function call be it error or result.

  • Sends a message from the VAPI server to the client app. Often used to trigger UI changes or sync data.

  • Updates the configuration of an existing assistant.

  • Allows updates to a specific call session (e.g., tagging, note-taking).

  • Updates the configuration of an existing file.

  • Updates members or configuration of a squad.

  • Modifies an existing tool's logic or structure.

  • Upload a file to use with the knowledge base.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

Connect Vapi and Zoho CRM through Make's integration platform to automate your workflows. When specific events occur in Vapi—such as a new lead being created, a contact being updated, or a deal reaching a particular stage—these triggers automatically initiate actions in Zoho CRM. The integration allows you to trigger voice calls based on CRM events, enabling AI-driven voice conversations to be automatically launched in response to customer activities tracked in Vapi. This powerful combination ensures that when Vapi detects relevant customer behavior or record changes, Zoho CRM immediately executes the corresponding voice interaction, whether it's qualifying leads through voice interactions, scheduling appointments, or gathering customer feedback.

Add a Tag to a Record
Adds an existing or a new tag to a record.
Action
Add a User
Adds a new user.
Action
Client Message
Sends a client-generated event or object to the VAPI platform. Commonly used for live updates or user actions.
Action
Create a Tag
Create a new tag.
Action
Create an Object
Creates a new object.
Action
Create an Outbound Phone Call
Creates an outbound phone call to Twilio or Vonage number added on your dashboard.
Action
Create Assistant
Creates a new voice assistant with a specified configuration (name, voice, model, etc.).
Action
Create Call
Starts a new call session using an assistant or a squad. Often used to simulate or initiate interactions.
Action
Create Squad
Creates a group of assistants (a squad) where the first available assistant responds to a call.
Action
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How to set up Zoho CRM and Vapi in 5 easy steps

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Step 1

Get your Vapi API key

Before you can connect Vapi to Make, you'll need to obtain your API key from Vapi. Log into your Vapi account, go to the Build section in the sidebar, and select Vapi API Keys. Copy your Private Key and keep it handy—this acts like a secure password that allows Make to communicate with your Vapi account.

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Add Vapi to your Make scenario

In your Make account, add a Vapi module to your automation workflow. When you add the module, you'll see a button to create a connection—click it to begin linking Vapi to Make. You'll enter the API key you copied earlier into the connection form, give your connection an optional name to help you remember it, then save to establish the link.

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Add Zoho CRM to your scenario

Just like with Vapi, you'll need to add a Zoho CRM module to your Make scenario. Click the create connection button when prompted, and you'll be guided through the process of linking your Zoho CRM account. It's best to use only one connection per Zoho CRM account to keep things organized and avoid complications.

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Authenticate your Zoho CRM connection

After adding Zoho CRM, Make will ask you to authenticate your account, which means confirming that you want to give Make permission to access your Zoho CRM data. Follow the prompts that appear on your screen, which may include logging into Zoho CRM and approving the connection request. You can give your connection a custom name to help you identify it later.

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Start building your automation

Once both Vapi and Zoho CRM are connected to Make, you're ready to create automated workflows between these two applications. Your connections are now active and will allow data to flow between Vapi and Zoho CRM automatically, saving you time and eliminating the need for manual data entry between platforms.

Transform your sales process with Zoho CRM and Vapi integration

Automate call logging, trigger intelligent follow-ups, and improve workflows by connecting Zoho CRM with Vapi. Improve customer engagement with AI-powered voice conversations while eliminating manual data entry.

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Automated call logging in CRM

Automatically log all Vapi.ai call activities, transcripts, and outcomes directly into Zoho CRM contacts and deals without manual data entry.

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Intelligent lead follow-up

Trigger personalized Vapi.ai voice calls automatically when new leads enter Zoho CRM or reach specific sales pipeline stages.

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Real-time sales notifications

Receive instant updates in Zoho CRM when Vapi.ai calls are completed, including call duration, sentiment, and next action items.

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Better customer engagement

Combine Zoho CRM's customer data with Vapi.ai's voice AI to deliver personalized, context-aware phone conversations at scale.

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By connecting Zoho CRM with Vapi through Make, you can automatically trigger AI-powered calls based on CRM events like new leads, follow-up reminders, or deal stage changes. This eliminates manual dialing and ensures timely contact with prospects. Call outcomes and conversations can be automatically logged back into Zoho CRM, keeping your sales records complete and your team focused on closing deals rather than administrative tasks.

Yes! Make enables two-way synchronization between Vapi and Zoho CRM. When Vapi completes a call, Make can automatically create or update contact records, add notes with call summaries, update deal stages, or trigger follow-up tasks in Zoho CRM. You can also use Zoho CRM data to personalize Vapi calls, ensuring your AI assistant has the right context for each conversation. This integration eliminates manual data entry and keeps your CRM always up-to-date.

No coding skills are required! Make provides a visual, drag-and-drop interface that makes connecting Zoho CRM and Vapi straightforward. You can select triggers (like a new lead in Zoho CRM), actions (like initiating a Vapi call), and map data between the two applications using point-and-click tools. Make also offers pre-built templates and scenarios to help you get started quickly, so you can have your first automation running in minutes, not days.

There are numerous powerful use cases: automatically call new leads within minutes of them entering your CRM to increase conversion rates; schedule and execute follow-up calls based on deal stages or customer activity; conduct automated survey calls after sales interactions and update CRM records with responses; send appointment reminders via AI calls and sync confirmations back to Zoho CRM; or qualify leads through automated discovery calls and route hot prospects to your sales team. Make's flexible platform allows you to customize these workflows to match your specific business processes.