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When I try to run a Crunchbase enrichment, it says 'Required auth missing' - do I need my own Crunchbase account?

April 2026

Quick Answer

No, you don't need your own Crunchbase account to use Clay's Crunchbase integration. Clay provides managed API keys for most enrichments, and you can pay with Clay credits to access the data without any outside accounts. If you have your own Crunchbase subscription, you can optionally connect your API key under Integrations → Crunchbase to save credits. If you're seeing the 'Required auth missing' error, try using Sculptor (Clay's built-in AI tool in the top-right corner) to help troubleshoot and set up your enrichment workflow.

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No, you don't need your own Crunchbase account to use Clay's Crunchbase integration. Clay provides managed API keys for most enrichments, and you can pay with Clay credits to access the data without any outside accounts. If you have your own Crunchbase subscription, you can optionally connect your API key under Integrations → Crunchbase to save credits. If you're seeing the 'Required auth missing' error, try using Sculptor (Clay's built-in AI tool in the top-right corner) to help troubleshoot and set up your enrichment workflow.

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