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title: CrowdStrike credentials
description: Documentation for the CrowdStrike credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate CrowdStrike in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: [integration, reference]
priority: medium
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# CrowdStrike credentials

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## Prerequisites

Create a [CrowdStrike](https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/) account.

## Authentication methods 

- OAuth2

## Related resources

Refer to CrowdStrike's documentation for more information about the service. Their documentation is behind a log in, so you must log in to your account on their website to access the API documentation.

This is a credential-only node. Refer to [Custom API operations](/integrations/custom-operations.md) to learn more. View [example workflows and related content](https://n8n.io/integrations/crowdstrike/) on n8n's website.

## Using OAuth2

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- The **URL** of your CrowdStrike instance
- A **Client ID**: Generated by creating a new API Client in Crowdstrike in **Support > API Clients and Keys**.
- A **Client Secret**: Generated by creating a new API Client in Crowdstrike in **Support > API Clients and Keys**.

When setting up your API client, grant it the `usermgmt:read` scope. n8n relies on this to test that the credential is working.

A broad outline of the appropriate steps is available publicly at the CrowdStrike blog: [Getting Access to the CrowdStrike API](https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/tech-center/get-access-falcon-apis/). CrowdStrike's full documentation is behind a log in, so you must log in to your account to access the full API documentation.