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#https://www.notion.so/n8n/Frontmatter-432c2b8dff1f43d4b1c8d20075510fe4
title: Box credentials
description: Documentation for Box credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Box in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: [integration, reference]
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# Box credentials
You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:
- [Box](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.box.md)
- [Box Trigger](/integrations/builtin/trigger-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.boxtrigger.md)
## Prerequisites
Create a [Box](https://www.box.com/) account.
## Supported authentication methods
- OAuth2
## Related resources
Refer to [Box's API documentation](https://developer.box.com/reference/){:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.
## Using OAuth2
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If you need to configure OAuth2 from scratch or need more detail on what's happening in the OAuth web flow, you'll need to create a Custom App. Refer to the [Box OAuth2 Setup documentation](https://developer.box.com/guides/authentication/oauth2/oauth2-setup/){:target=_blank .external-link} for more information.
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