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

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

npm credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

• npm

Prerequisites

Create an npm{:target=_blank .external-link} account.

Supported authentication methods

• API access token

Related resources

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

Using API access token

To configure this credential, you'll need:

• An Access Token: Create an access token by selecting Access Tokens from your profile menu. Refer to npm's Creating and viewing access tokens documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more detailed instructions.
• A Registry URL: If you're using a custom npm registry, update the Registry URL to that custom registry. Otherwise, keep the public registry value.