I can help! The error "status code 401" means your API key is invalid or doesn't have the right permissions.
Looking at your second image, I see you're creating an API key with specific endpoint permissions. For VAPI integration, you typically need "Text to Speech" access enabled at minimum.
Quick question: Did you enable "Text to Speech" access when creating this API key, and did you copy the key immediately after creating it? (API keys are only shown once)
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captivating_courgette_11785
01/15/2026, 8:26 PM
Yes, i did copy it immediately, moreover I've tried it 6-7 times, with 6-7 different API keys
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Favour lucius
01/15/2026, 8:55 PM
I can definitely help you get this working! Since you've tried multiple keys with the right permissions, this might be a VAPI integration issue or an account sync problem between ElevenLabs and VAPI.
Favour lucius
01/15/2026, 8:56 PM
A few things to check:
Is your ElevenLabs Creative plan fully activated? (Sometimes takes a few minutes)
Are you pasting the key with any extra spaces?
Have you tried disconnecting and reconnecting the ElevenLabs integration in VAPI?
Favour lucius
01/15/2026, 8:56 PM
If you'd like, I can hop on a quick call or work with you directly to troubleshoot this step-by-step and get your VAPI setup running smoothly. I've handled similar integrations before and can usually spot the issue quickly.
Would you be open to discussing this further privately? Happy to help sort this out!