Dictionary term
Credentials (n8n)
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In n8n, credentials are securely stored authentication details (API keys, OAuth tokens) that nodes reuse to connect to services.
In plain English
Credentials are saved logins and keys in n8n that steps reuse to connect to other services, so secrets aren't typed into each workflow.
Analogy
Like a saved password vault your workflows draw from without re-typing.
Why it matters
Centralized, encrypted credentials let you authenticate nodes safely without hardcoding secrets in workflows.
In practice
Saving a GoHighLevel API credential once and reusing it across many nodes.
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