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

# npm credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

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

## Prerequisites

Create an [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API access token

## Related resources

Refer to [npm's external integrations documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/integrations/integrating-npm-with-external-services) for more information about the service.

## Using API access token

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **Access Token**: Create an access token by selecting **Access Tokens** from your profile menu. Refer to [npm's Creating and viewing access tokens documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/creating-and-viewing-access-tokens) for more detailed instructions.
- A **Registry URL**: If you're using a custom npm registry, update the **Registry URL** to that custom registry. Otherwise, keep the public registry value.

