n8n-docs/docs/integrations/builtin/credentials/zep.md

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Zep credentials	Documentation for the Zep credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Zep in n8n, a workflow automation platform.	integration reference	medium

Zep credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

• Zep
• Zep Vector Store

Supported authentication methods

• API key

Related resources

Refer to Zep's Cloud SDK documentation for more information about the service. Refer to Zep's REST API documentation for information about the API.

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Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need a Zep server with at least one project and:

• An API URL
• An API Key

Setup depends on whether you're using Zep Cloud or self-hosted Zep Open Source.

Zep Cloud setup

Follow these instructions if you're using Zep Cloud:

1. In Zep, open the Project Settings.
2. In the Project Keys section, select Add Key.
3. Enter a Key Name, like n8n integration.
4. Select Create.
5. Copy the key and enter it in your n8n integration as the API Key.
6. Turn on the Cloud toggle.

Self-hosted Zep Open Source setup

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Follow these instructions if you're self-hosting Zep Open Source:

1. Enter the JWT token for your Zep server as the API Key in n8n.
2. Make sure the Cloud toggle is off.
3. Enter the URL for your Zep server as the API URL.