# Grist

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

* [Grist](/integrations/nodes/n8n-nodes-base.grist/).

## Prerequisites

Create a [Grist](https://getgrist.com/) account.

## API key

From Grist:

1. Navigate to your **Profile Settings**.
2. In the *Api key* section click **Create**.
3. Copy the generated API key for use in n8n.

From n8n:

3. Enter the **API Key** obtained above.
4. Use the dropdown to select if your are using a *Free* or *Paid* plan.
5. For *Paid* plans, enter your **Custom Subdomain** (e.g. `<subdomain>.getgrist.com`).
6. Click on the ***Create*** button to create the credentials.