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

# Cortex credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Cortex](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.cortex.md)

## Prerequisites

Install [Cortex](https://docs.strangebee.com/cortex/installation-and-configuration/) on your server.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [Cortex's API documentation](https://docs.strangebee.com/cortex/api/api-guide/) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: Refer to the [Cortex API Authentication documentation](https://docs.strangebee.com/cortex/api/api-guide/#authentication) for detailed instructions on generating API keys.
- The URL/Server Address for your **Cortex Instance** (defaults to `http://<your_server_address>:9001/`)

