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

# Freshdesk credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Freshdesk](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.freshdesk.md)

## Prerequisites

Create a [Freshdesk](https://freshdesk.com/) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [Freshdesk's API documentation](https://developers.freshdesk.com/api/) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: Refer to the [Freshdesk API authenticaton documentation](https://developers.freshdesk.com/api/#authentication) for detailed instructions on getting your API key.
- A Freshdesk **Domain**: Use the subdomain of your Freshdesk account. This is part of the URL, for example `https://<subdomain>.freshdesk.com`. So if you access Freshdesk through `https://n8n.freshdesk.com`, enter `n8n` as your **Domain**.