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

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Hunter](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.hunter.md)

## Prerequisites

Create a [Hunter](https://www.hunter.io/) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [Hunter's API documentation](https://hunter.io/api-documentation/v2) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: Generate an API key from your profile in the [dashboard](https://hunter.io/api-keys). Refer to the [Hunter API Authentication documentation](https://hunter.io/api-documentation/v2#authentication) for more information.