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

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## Prerequisites

Create a [Datadog](https://app.datadoghq.eu/signup) account.

## Related resources

Refer to [Datadog's API documentation](https://docs.datadoghq.com/api/latest/) for more information about authenticating with the service.

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/datadog/) on n8n's website.


## Using API Key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- Your Datadog instance **Host**
- An **API Key**
- An **App Key**
	
Refer to [Authentication](https://docs.datadoghq.com/api/latest/authentication/) on Datadog's website for more information.