# Setup Guide


This guide will help you set up Klaviyo Bulk Upload as a destination in the RudderStack dashboard. It also lists the configuration settings required to correctly send data from the supported sources to Klaviyo.

## Setup

In your [RudderStack dashboard](https://app.rudderstack.com/), add a source. Then, from the list of destinations, select **Klaviyo Bulk Upload**.

### Connection settings

| Setting | Description |
| :----| :-----|
| Name | Assign a name to uniquely identify your destination in RudderStack. |
| Private API Key | Enter the [Klaviyo private API key](#faq) by navigating to **Settings** > **API Keys**. <br /><br />{{< warning >}}The private API key must have the necessary permissions (`profiles:write` and `lists:write` scopes) to send the data successfully. {{< /warning >}} |

### Configuration settings

| Setting | Description |
| :----| :-----|
| List ID | Enter the default list ID to which you want to add and subscribe users. |

## Next steps

- [Connect Reverse ETL source to Klaviyo Bulk Upload]({{< ref "destinations/reverse-etl-destinations/klaviyo-bulk-upload/connect-retl-source.md" >}})

## FAQ

#### Which permissions are needed to send data to the Klaviyo Bulk Upload destination correctly?

For bulk import jobs in Klaviyo, you need to create a private API key with the following scopes:

- `profiles:write`
- `lists:write`

Follow these steps to create a new private API key with the above scopes:

1. Go to **Settings** > **API Keys**.
2. Click **Create Private API Key**.
3. Name the key and choose the **Custom Key** option from the access level options.
4. Select **Read/Write Access** for the **List** and **Profiles** API scopes.

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5. Click **Create**.
6. Specify this key in the [Private API key](#connection-settings) setting.

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