diff --git a/docs/open-source/contributors.mdx b/docs/open-source/contributors.mdx
index 4766d8826..560a2f624 100644
--- a/docs/open-source/contributors.mdx
+++ b/docs/open-source/contributors.mdx
@@ -25,10 +25,10 @@ We made a docker file that builds Panora from sources, specifically to help you
     </Info>
     You have the option to manage a custom 3rd party OAuth App.
 
-    **Each custom 3rd party environment variable must be of the form `PROVIDER_VERTICAL_SOFTWAREMODE_ATTRIBUTE` where**
+    **Each custom 3rd party environment variable must be of the form `PROVIDER_category_SOFTWAREMODE_ATTRIBUTE` where**
 
     - `PROVIDER` is any 3rd party name
-    - `VERTICAL` is for example [CRM, TICKETING, MARKETINGAUTOMATION, ...]
+    - `category` is for example [CRM, TICKETING, MARKETINGAUTOMATION, ...]
     - `SOFTWAREMODE` is [ CLOUD, ONPREMISE ]
     - `ATTRIBUTE` is for example [ CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, SUBDOMAIN, ... ]
 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Make sure you are inside `packages/api/src` where the server lives !
 
 _Ie: Slack, Hubspot, Jira, Shopify ..._
 
-First choose wisely which vertical the 3rd party belongs to among these:
+First choose wisely which category the 3rd party belongs to among these:
 
 - `crm`
 - `ticketing`
@@ -74,14 +74,16 @@ First choose wisely which vertical the 3rd party belongs to among these:
 - `hris`
 - `marketingautomation`
 
+You can find all categories inside [`packages/shared/src/categories.ts`](https://github.com/panoratech/Panora/blob/main/packages/shared/src/categories.ts).
+
 <Info>
   For the sake of the guide, now on we'll consider adding a 3rd party belonging
-  to the `crm` vertical.
+  to the `crm` category.
 </Info>
 
 # Step 1: Ensure 3rd party metadata is set
 
-Look into the `packages/shared/src/utils.ts` file and check if the provider you want to build has its metadata set inside the `CONNECTORS_METADATA` object.
+Look into the `packages/shared/src/connectors/metadata.ts` file and check if the provider you want to build has its metadata set inside the `CONNECTORS_METADATA` object.
 
 It should be available (if not [contact us](https://app.cal.com/rflih/30)) with `active` field set to `false` meaning the integration has not been built.
 
@@ -96,7 +98,7 @@ Actually an integration is built in 2 parts :
 
 _Ie: Contact, Ticket, Deal, Company ..._
 
-For the sake of this guide, let's map the common object `contact` under `crm` vertical to _my3rdParty_ (in reality it would be a real 3rd party name).
+For the sake of this guide, let's map the common object `contact` under `crm` category to _my3rdParty_ (in reality it would be a real 3rd party name).
 
 <Info>
   **An integration is considered valid when all common objects have been mapped.
@@ -229,7 +231,7 @@ For the sake of this guide, let's map the common object `contact` under `crm` ve
     We built a script that does it in seconds. You can execute the given command from the root directory of Panora.
 
     ```bash
-    cd packages/api && pnpm install && pnpm run validate-connectors --vertical="crm" --objectType="contact"
+    cd packages/api && pnpm install && pnpm run validate-connectors --category="crm" --objectType="contact"
     ```
 
     The script will automatically scan the `/crm/contact/services` folder and detect any new service folder so all dependencies and imports are updated across the codebase.
diff --git a/packages/api/src/@core/connections-strategies/connections-strategies.service.ts b/packages/api/src/@core/connections-strategies/connections-strategies.service.ts
index c31ab961b..a31451f1d 100644
--- a/packages/api/src/@core/connections-strategies/connections-strategies.service.ts
+++ b/packages/api/src/@core/connections-strategies/connections-strategies.service.ts
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ export class ConnectionsStrategiesService {
     private prisma: PrismaService,
     private crypto: EncryptionService,
     private configService: ConfigService,
-  ) { }
+  ) {}
 
   async isCustomCredentials(projectId: string, type: string) {
     const res = await this.prisma.connection_strategies.findFirst({
@@ -230,8 +230,9 @@ export class ConnectionsStrategiesService {
           data = {
             ...data,
             SCOPE:
-              CONNECTORS_METADATA[vertical.toLowerCase()][provider.toLowerCase()]
-                .scopes,
+              CONNECTORS_METADATA[vertical.toLowerCase()][
+                provider.toLowerCase()
+              ].scopes,
           };
         }
         /*const isSubdomain = needsSubdomain(
@@ -337,7 +338,7 @@ export class ConnectionsStrategiesService {
     values: string[],
   ) {
     try {
-      console.log("In updateAPI xzx")
+      console.log('In updateAPI xzx');
       const cs = await this.prisma.connection_strategies.findFirst({
         where: {
           id_connection_strategy: id_cs,
@@ -382,8 +383,8 @@ export class ConnectionsStrategiesService {
       }
       return cs;
     } catch (error) {
-      console.log("Error xzx")
-      console.log(error)
+      console.log('Error xzx');
+      console.log(error);
       throw new Error('Update Failed');
     }
   }
diff --git a/packages/api/src/@core/projects/projects.service.ts b/packages/api/src/@core/projects/projects.service.ts
index 86900fe23..a8ec87667 100644
--- a/packages/api/src/@core/projects/projects.service.ts
+++ b/packages/api/src/@core/projects/projects.service.ts
@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ import { LoggerService } from '../logger/logger.service';
 import { CreateProjectDto } from './dto/create-project.dto';
 import { v4 as uuidv4 } from 'uuid';
 import { handleServiceError } from '@@core/utils/errors';
+import {
+  ConnectorCategory,
+  CONNECTORS_METADATA,
+  providersArray,
+  slugFromCategory,
+} from '@panora/shared';
 
 @Injectable()
 export class ProjectsService {
@@ -43,6 +49,27 @@ export class ProjectsService {
           //id_organization: id_organization,
         },
       });
+
+      const ACTIVE_CONNECTORS = providersArray();
+      // update project-connectors table for the project
+      const updateData: any = {
+        id_project_connector: uuidv4(),
+        id_project: res.id_project,
+      };
+
+      ACTIVE_CONNECTORS.forEach((connector) => {
+        if (connector.vertical) {
+          // Construct the property name using the vertical name
+          const propertyName = `${slugFromCategory(
+            connector.vertical as ConnectorCategory,
+          )}_`;
+          // Add the property to updateData with a value of true
+          updateData[propertyName + connector.name] = true;
+        }
+      });
+      await this.prisma.project_connectors.create({
+        data: updateData,
+      });
       return res;
     } catch (error) {
       handleServiceError(error, this.logger);