> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.athenachat.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.athenachat.ai/documentation/documentation-en/channels/social-networks/vk.md).

# VK

Connecting a VKontakte community by ID and API key

To connect, you need a VKontakte community.

## Step 1

In Athena's dashboard, open [**Channels**](/documentation/documentation-en/channels.md) → **Add channel**.

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## Step 2

Select **VK** → **Next**. The community ID and API input fields will open.

* How to get the ID: [vk.com/faq18062](https://vk.com/faq18062)
* How to get the API: [Community access key](https://dev.vk.com/ru/api/access-token/getting-started#%D0%9A%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%87%20%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%B0%20%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%89%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0)

**Community ID.** Community settings → copy the id digits and paste them into Athena.

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## Step 3

**API key.** The same place: **Working with the API** → **Create key**.

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## Step 4

Allow access to the community.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Important**

Be sure to enable **Allow the app to access community management**.
{% endhint %}

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## Step 5

Copy the key and paste it into the form in Athena.

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Correctly filled-in data looks like this:

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## Step 6

Click **Next**. Select the already created agent settings, create new ones (**New settings**) or **Continue without settings**.

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## Step 7

Set up the channel, agent behavior, and connect the knowledge base: [**Channels**](/documentation/documentation-en/channels.md) → **Edit**.

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