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

# MessageBird credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [MessageBird](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.messagebird.md)

## Prerequisites

Create a [Bird](https://bird.com/) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [MessageBird's API documentation](https://docs.bird.com/api) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: To generate an appropriate key, visit the [Access keys](https://app.bird.com/settings/access-keys) page in MessageBird. Refer to the [API authorization documentation](https://docs.bird.com/api/api-access/api-authorization) for detailed instructions. 

