ElevenLabs Service Account — Setup Guide

Overview Use this guide to create and configure an ElevenLabs service account in MinuteView Console. This service account enables AI-powered voice synthesis and audio generation capabilities including:

• Text-to-speech conversion for generating natural-sounding voice narrations
• Voice cloning for creating custom voice models from audio samples
• Multi-language support for generating speech in various languages and accents
• Workflow automation with voice generation nodes for automated audio content creation
• Document narration for converting written content to spoken audio
• Voice customization with different speaking styles, emotions, and tones

This service account uses ElevenLabs API key authentication for accessing their voice synthesis services.

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1) Obtain ElevenLabs API Key

Create ElevenLabs Account

1. Sign up at ElevenLabs → https://elevenlabs.io/
2. Complete email verification and account setup
3. Choose a subscription plan based on your usage needs:
   • Free Tier: Limited monthly characters for testing
   • Starter Plan: Increased character limits and voice options
   • Creator Plan: Advanced features and higher limits
   • Pro/Enterprise: Maximum limits and premium voices

Generate API Key

1. Navigate to your Profile Settings → API Keys
2. Click Create API Key
3. Name: e.g., MinuteView Integration
4. Permissions: Full access (default)
5. Copy and securely store the API key (starts with sk-...)

Important: The API key provides full access to your ElevenLabs account. Store it securely and never expose it in code or logs.

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2) Available Voice Models and Features

Voice Model Types

ElevenLabs offers different voice models:

Standard Models

• Eleven Monolingual v1 - High-quality English voices
• Eleven Multilingual v1 - Support for multiple languages
• Eleven Multilingual v2 - Latest multilingual model with improved quality

Premium Models

• Eleven Turbo v2 - Fastest generation with good quality
• Eleven Flash - Ultra-fast generation for real-time applications

Voice Customization Options

• Pre-built voices - Library of professional voice actors
• Voice cloning - Create custom voices from audio samples
• Voice settings - Adjust stability, similarity, and style
• Speaking styles - Control emotion, pace, and emphasis

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3) Create Service Account in MinuteView Console

1. Navigate to Console → Service Accounts
2. Click New to create a new service account
3. Configure the following settings:

Basic Configuration

• Name: ElevenLabs-VoiceGeneration (use descriptive naming)
• Service Account Type: Select ElevenLabs from the dropdown

Required Configuration

• API Key: Enter your ElevenLabs API key
  • Format: sk-... (from ElevenLabs profile settings)
  • Ensure the key is active and has appropriate permissions

Optional Settings

• Base URL: Leave default (https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1) unless using a custom endpoint
• Default Voice: Select a default voice for general use (can be overridden per request)
• Default Model: Choose default voice model (e.g., eleven_multilingual_v2)

4. Click Test Connection to verify the API key and service accessibility
5. Click Save to create the service account

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4) Integration Usage

Workflow Automation

Use ElevenLabs service account in MinuteView automation workflows:

Available Workflow Nodes

• Text to Speech - Convert text content to audio files
• Voice Clone - Create custom voice models from audio samples
• Generate Speech - Produce spoken narration from documents
• Batch Audio Creation - Process multiple text files to audio
• Voice Style Control - Apply different emotions and speaking styles

Common Use Cases

• Document Narration: Convert reports, manuals, or articles to audio
• Accessibility: Create audio versions of written content
• Training Materials: Generate spoken training content and tutorials
• Notifications: Create custom voice alerts and announcements
• Content Creation: Produce audio content for presentations or media

API Capabilities

The service account provides access to:

Speech Generation

• High-quality TTS - Natural-sounding voice synthesis
• Multiple languages - Support for various languages and accents
• Custom voices - Use cloned or premium voice models
• Audio formats - Generate MP3, WAV, or other audio formats

Voice Management

• Voice library access - Use pre-built professional voices
• Voice cloning - Create custom voices from audio samples
• Voice settings - Fine-tune voice characteristics
• Usage monitoring - Track character usage and costs

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5) Security Best Practices

API Key Security

• Secure storage - Store API keys in MinuteView's encrypted credential store
• Access control - Limit service account usage to authorized users and workflows
• Regular rotation - Update API keys periodically for security
• Monitor usage - Track API calls for unusual activity or unauthorized access

Cost Management

• Monitor character usage - Track monthly character consumption
• Set usage alerts - Configure notifications for high usage
• Optimize content - Remove unnecessary text before voice generation
• Plan selection - Choose appropriate subscription tier for your usage

Content Guidelines

• Respect terms of service - Follow ElevenLabs usage policies
• Content filtering - Ensure generated content complies with platform guidelines
• Voice rights - Only clone voices with proper permissions
• Data privacy - Protect sensitive information in generated audio

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6) Troubleshooting

Authentication Issues

Invalid API Key

• Verify the API key is correctly copied from ElevenLabs settings
• Check that the API key hasn't expired or been revoked
• Ensure the key has necessary permissions for voice generation

Account suspended or limited

• Check ElevenLabs account status and billing information
• Verify subscription is active and payment is current
• Contact ElevenLabs support if account issues persist

Usage Issues

Character limit exceeded

• Monitor monthly character usage in ElevenLabs dashboard
• Upgrade subscription plan for higher limits
• Optimize text content to reduce character count

Voice generation failures

• Check if selected voice model is available for your plan
• Verify text content doesn't contain unsupported characters
• Try alternative voice models or settings

Audio quality issues

• Adjust voice settings (stability, similarity, style)
• Try different voice models for better results
• Check source text for formatting issues or special characters

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7) Cost Optimization

Usage Strategies

• Text preprocessing - Clean and optimize text before generation
• Batch processing - Group multiple requests to reduce API overhead
• Voice selection - Choose appropriate voice models for different use cases
• Content reuse - Cache generated audio for repeated content

Monitoring and Control

• Usage tracking - Monitor character consumption and costs
• Budget alerts - Set up notifications for spending thresholds
• Plan optimization - Adjust subscription based on actual usage patterns
• Workflow efficiency - Optimize voice generation workflows for cost-effectiveness

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8) Maintenance and Monitoring

Regular Maintenance

• API key rotation - Update keys according to security policies
• Usage review - Monitor character consumption and cost trends
• Voice library updates - Stay updated on new voices and features
• Integration testing - Verify service account functionality regularly

Performance Monitoring

• Generation speed - Monitor audio generation response times
• Quality assessment - Review generated audio quality periodically
• Error tracking - Monitor failed requests and API errors
• Service availability - Track ElevenLabs service uptime and performance

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Appendix — Configuration Examples

Production Configuration

Name: ElevenLabs-Production-Main
Type: ElevenLabs
API Key: sk-[your-api-key]
Default Voice: Rachel (Professional female voice)
Default Model: eleven_multilingual_v2
Purpose: Production voice generation

Development Configuration

Name: ElevenLabs-Development-Test
Type: ElevenLabs
API Key: sk-[your-test-key]
Default Voice: Adam (Professional male voice)
Default Model: eleven_turbo_v2
Purpose: Development and testing

Specialized Workflow Configuration

Name: ElevenLabs-Training-Content
Type: ElevenLabs
API Key: sk-[your-api-key]
Default Voice: Bella (Clear, educational voice)
Default Model: eleven_multilingual_v2
Purpose: Training material narration

Multi-Language Configuration

Name: ElevenLabs-International
Type: ElevenLabs
API Key: sk-[your-api-key]
Default Voice: Antoni (Multilingual support)
Default Model: eleven_multilingual_v2
Purpose: Multi-language content generation

This configuration enables comprehensive voice synthesis capabilities throughout MinuteView, from automated document narration to custom voice generation for accessibility and content creation workflows.