# Flodesk Integration

## Why Flodesk?

Flodesk customers filter their subscribers into segments and have a robust custom-field solution.

{% embed url="<https://flodesk.com/>" %}

## Enabling Flodesk

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Visit the Flodesk settings in the Integrations tab. Click on "Enable Flodesk." You'll be prompted to enter your Flodesk API key

{% content-ref url="../../getting-started/finding-the-plugin-settings" %}
[finding-the-plugin-settings](https://docs.dlxplugins.com/comment-edit-pro/getting-started/finding-the-plugin-settings)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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### Retrieving the API Keys

Log into your Flodesk account and hover over your profile section. From there, head to Integrations.

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Click on the API Keys tab to create a new API key.

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When creating a new API key, you'll be presented with a modal, where you can copy your key.

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### Adding the Flodesk Key to the Integration

Input your API Key and click on "Connect to Flodesk."

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If your credentials are correct, you'll be able to select between adding subscribers to a segment.

### Selecting a Segment

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You'll want to select at least one Segment to assign subscribers to.

### Adding Custom Fields

Adding Custom Fields is straightforward. Just map each custom field to a comment field.

You can also add your own custom fields.

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### Set up Default Options

You can also set the sign-up label, and whether double-opt-in is enabled.

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### What the User Sees

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The user will see a Subscribe checkbox, and if they subscribe, the user will be sent an email for an opt-in request.
