n8n-docs/document-templates/credentials.md
Kate Mueller 25127c9467
DOC-1128: Standardize common issues pages (#2516)
Co-authored-by: Justin Ellingwood <justin@n8n.io>
2024-09-30 10:16:42 -04:00

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#https://www.notion.so/n8n/Frontmatter-432c2b8dff1f43d4b1c8d20075510fe4 title: Name credentials description: Documentation for the Name credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Name in n8n, a workflow automation platform. contentType: integration

Name credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

  • List of apps
  • That use these credentials

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Prerequisites

Include info on services they need to sign up for or required account settings/permissions

Supported authentication methods

  • List of supported auth methods. Identify if methods should only be used for certain purposes

Refer to Name's API documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.

Using Auth method

To configure this credential, you'll need a add link to account login or app page account and:

  • List of fields they'll need to fill out within n8n and a brief description of what those fields are

Add an intro statement that makes sense. For example: To generate an access token, create a Slack app:

  1. Detailed numbered instructions to configure credential. Add links to specific docs here if there are any that are relevant.

Refer to Name's API documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about authenticating to the service.

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If you're self-hosting n8n, you'll need to create an app to configure OAuth2. Refer to Name's OAuth documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about setting up OAuth2.

If you're self-hosting n8n, you'll need to create an app to configure OAuth2. To do so:

  1. Detailed numbered instructions to create app for OAuth2 and configure credential. Add links to specific docs here if there are any that are relevant.

Refer to Name's OAuth documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about setting up OAuth2.

Common issues

Here are some common errors and issues with the Name node and steps to resolve or troubleshoot them.