# Matrix

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes with Matrix.
- [Matrix](/integrations/nodes/n8n-nodes-base.matrix/)

## Prerequisites

Create an account on a Matrix server.

## Using Access Token

1. Access the Matrix server.
2. Click on your username in the top left corner.
3. Select 'All settings' from the dropdown list.
4. Click on ***Help & About*** in the left sidebar.
5. Scroll down to the ***Advanced*** section.
6. Click on ***click to reveal*** next to 'Access Token'.
7. Copy the 'Homeserver URL' under the ***Advanced*** section if you are using a custom server.
8. Use this Homeserver URL and Access Token with your Matrix node credentials in n8n.