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title: Autopilot credentials
description: Documentation for Autopilot credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Autopilot in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: [integration, reference]
priority: medium
---

# Autopilot credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Autopilot](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.autopilot.md)
- [Autopilot Trigger](/integrations/builtin/trigger-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.autopilottrigger.md)

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Autopilot has become Ortto. The Autopilot credentials and nodes are only compatible with Autopilot, not the new Ortto API.
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## Prerequisites

Create an [Autopilot](https://app.autopilothq.com) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [Autopilot's API documentation](https://autopilot.docs.apiary.io/#) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: Generate an API key in **Settings > Autopilot API**. Refer to [Autopilot API authentication](https://autopilot.docs.apiary.io/#reference/authentication) for more information.

