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title: Marketstack credentials
description: Documentation for Marketstack credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Marketstack in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: integration
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# Marketstack credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Marketstack](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.marketstack/)

## Prerequisites

Create a [Marketstack](https://marketstack.com/){:target=_blank .external-link} account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [Marketstack's API documentation](https://marketstack.com/documentation){:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: View and generate API keys in your Marketstack [account dashboard](https://marketstack.com/dashboard){:target=_blank .external-link}.
- Select whether to **Use HTTPS**: Make this selection based on your Marketstack account plan level:
    - Free plan: Turn off **Use HTTPS**
    - All other plans: Turn on **Use HTTPS**