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DOC-1042: Update Twilio credentials to medium tier template (#2390)

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@ -13,14 +13,10 @@ You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:
- [Twilio](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.twilio/)
- [Twilio trigger](/integrations/builtin/trigger-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.twiliotrigger/)
## Prerequisites
Create a [Twilio](https://twilio.com/){:target=_blank .external-link} account.
## Supported authentication methods
- Auth token: Twilio recommends this method for local testing only.
- API key: Twilio recommends this method for production.
- **Auth token**: Twilio recommends this method for local testing only.
- **API key**: Twilio recommends this method for production.
## Related resources
@ -28,33 +24,51 @@ Refer to [Twilio's API documentation](https://www.twilio.com/docs){:target=_blan
## Using Auth Token
To configure this credential, you'll need:
To configure this credential, you'll need a [Twilio](https://twilio.com/){:target=_blank .external-link} account and:
- An **Auth Type**: Select **Auth Token**.
- An **Account SID**: The Account SID acts as a username. Go to **Console Dashboard > Account Info** to view and copy your Account SID.
- An **Auth Token**: The Auth Token acts as a password. Go to **Console Dashboard > Account Info** to view and copy (or change) your Auth Token.
- Your Twilio **Account SID**
- Your Twilio **Auth Token**
Refer to [Auth Tokens and How to Change Them](https://help.twilio.com/articles/223136027-Auth-Tokens-and-How-to-Change-Them){:target=_blank .external-link} for more detailed instructions.
To set up the credential:
1. In n8n, select **Auth Token** as the **Auth Type**.
2. In Twilio, go to **Console Dashboard > Account Info**.
3. Copy your **Account SID** and enter this in your n8n credential. This acts as a username.
4. Cop your **Auth Token** and enter this in your n8n credential. This acts as a password.
Refer to [Auth Tokens and How to Change Them](https://help.twilio.com/articles/223136027-Auth-Tokens-and-How-to-Change-Them){:target=_blank .external-link} for more information.
## Using API key
To configure this credential, you'll need:
To configure this credential, you'll need a [Twilio](https://twilio.com/){:target=_blank .external-link} account and:
- An **Auth Type**: Select **API Key**.
- An **Account SID**: The Account SID acts as a username. Go to **Console Dashboard > Account Info** to view and copy your Account SID.
- Your Twilio **Account SID**
- An **API Key SID**: Generated when you create an API key.
- An **API Key Secret**: Generated when you create an API key.
To create an API key, go to your **Account > Keys & credentials > API keys & tokens > Create API Key**. Copy the **SID** and **Secret** displayed with the key and enter them in your n8n credential. Refer to [Create an API key](https://www.twilio.com/docs/iam/api-keys#create-an-api-key){:target=_blank .external-link} for more detailed instructions.
To set up the credential:
1. In n8n, select **API Key** as the **Auth Type**.
2. In Twilio, go to **Console Dashboard > Account Info**.
3. Copy your **Account SID** and enter it in your n8n credential.
4. In Twilio, go to your account's [**API keys & tokens**](https://www.twilio.com/console/project/api-keys) page.
5. Select **Create API Key**.
6. Enter a **Friendly name** for your API key, like `n8n integration`.
7. Select your **Key type**. n8n works with either **Main** or **Standard**. Refer to [Selecting an API key type](#selecting-an-api-key-type) for more information.
8. Select **Create API Key** to finish creating the key.
5. On the **Copy secret key** page, copy the **SID** displayed with the key and enter it in your n8n credential **API Key SID**.
6. On the **Copy secret key** page, copy the **Secret** displayed with the key and enter it in your n8n credential **API Key Secret**.
Refer to [Create an API key](https://www.twilio.com/docs/iam/api-keys#create-an-api-key){:target=_blank .external-link} for more detailed instructions.
### Selecting an API key type
When you create a Twilio API key, you must select an API key type. The options are:
When you create a Twilio API key, you must select a key type. The n8n credential works with **Main** and **Standard** key types.
Here are more details on the different API key types:
* **Main**: This key type gives you the same level of access as using your Account SID and Auth Token in API requests.
* **Standard**: This key type gives you access to all the functionality in Twilio's APIs except the API key resources and Account resources.
* **Restricted**: This key type is in beta. n8n hasn't tested the credential against this key type; if you try it, let us know if you run into any issues.
The n8n credential works with **Main** and **Standard** key types.
Refer to [Types of API keys](https://www.twilio.com/docs/iam/api-keys#types-of-api-keys){:target=_blank .external-link} for more information on the key types.