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

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## Prerequisites

Create a [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [VirusTotal's documentation](https://docs.virustotal.com/reference/overview) for more information about the service.

This is a credential-only node. Refer to [Custom API operations](/integrations/custom-operations.md) to learn more. View [example workflows and related content](https://n8n.io/integrations/virustotal/) on n8n's website.


## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Token**: Go to your **user account menu > API key** to get your API key. Enter this as the **API Token** in your n8n credential. Refer to [API authentication](https://docs.virustotal.com/reference/authentication) for more information.
