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

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## Prerequisites

Create a [Dynatrace](https://www.dynatrace.com/signup/) account.

## Related resources

Refer to [Dynatrace's API documentation](https://docs.dynatrace.com/docs/dynatrace-api) 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/dynatrace-api/) on n8n's website.


## Using Access Token

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **Access Token**
	
Refer to [Access Tokens](https://docs.dynatrace.com/docs/manage/identity-access-management/access-tokens-and-oauth-clients/access-tokens) on Dynatrace's website for more information.