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

# OpenCTI credentials

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## Prerequisites

Create an [OpenCTI](https://filigran.io/solutions/open-cti/) developer account.

## Authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [OpenCTI's documentation](https://docs.opencti.io/latest/) for more information about 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/opencti/) on n8n's website.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: To get your API key, go to your **Profile > API access**. Refer to the OpenCTI [Integrations Authentication documentation](https://docs.opencti.io/latest/deployment/integrations/#authentication) for more information.