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Create credential in n8n

Create credential in n8n.

Application

  • n8n

Inputs (what you have)

NameDescriptionData TypeRequired?Example
Connected AccountThe connected account to use for the requestConnected AccountYes
NameName of the new credentialText (Short)Yes
Credential typeThe available types depend on nodes installed on the n8n instance. Some built-in types include e.g. 'githubApi', 'notionApi', and 'slackApi'Text (Short)Yes
DataA valid JSON object with properties required for this Credential Type. To see the expected format, you can use 'Get Schema' operationText (Long)Yes

Outputs (what you get)

NameDescriptionData TypeRequired?Example
JSON OutputJSON output returned by the APIText (Long)No

Outcomes

NameDescription
SuccessThis status is selected if the job has successfully completed.
UnsuccessfulThis status is selected if the job has completed unsuccessfully.

Requirements

  • N/A