#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, reference]
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
Related resources
Refer to Name's API documentation 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:
- 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 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 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:
- 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 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.