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title: Cockpit credentials
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Documentation for Cockpit credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate
Cockpit in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
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- integration
- reference
Cockpit credentials
You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:
Prerequisites
- Create a Cockpit{:target=_blank .external-link} account.
- Set up a self-hosted instance of Cockpit{:target=_blank .external-link}.
Supported authentication methods
- API access token
Related resources
Refer to Cockpit's API documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.
Using API access token
To configure this credential, you'll need:
- Your Cockpit URL: The URL you use to access your Cockpit instance
- An Access Token: Refer to the Cockpit Managing tokens documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for instructions on creating an API token. Use the API token as the n8n Access Token.