# Hightouch

Paradime integrates with Hightouch to trigger a sync as soon as a Paradime Bolt schedule completes.

This ensure your Hightouch syncs are triggered as soon as fresh data is available after running your dbt™️ models in production.

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To create API keys in Hightouch, you will need have **Admin** access. See also the Hightouch docs [here](https://hightouch.com/docs/developer-tools/api-guide#overview).
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## Generate an API key <a href="#generate-api-key" id="generate-api-key"></a>

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API keys in Hightouch are generated at a workspace level. Make sure to create the API key for the workspace you want to connect to Paradime.
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1. From the [API keys](https://app.hightouch.com/settings/api-keys) tab on the Settings page, select Add API key.

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2. Enter a descriptive Name for your key. Copy your API key and store it in a safe location. The key will only be displayed once. Click Create API key.

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## Connect the Hightouch Integration <a href="#connect-the-hightouch-integration" id="connect-the-hightouch-integration"></a>

The Hightouch integration can be connected by a Paradime **Admin user**. To enable the integration, in Paradime navigate to your *Account Settings > Integrations*, find the Hightouch integration and click *Connect*.

1. Add the API Key for your Hightouch account
2. Click on Test Connection to validate that Paradime can connect to Hightouch and start importing Metadata from your Connectors.

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Now that the integration is connected, you can trigger syncs after a Paradime Schedule completes.