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

# SecurityScorecard credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [SecurityScorecard](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.securityscorecard.md)


## Prerequisites

Create a [SecurityScorecard](https://securityscorecard.com/) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [SecurityScorecard's Developer documentation](https://securityscorecard.readme.io/docs/integrate-ratings-platform-services) and [API documentation](https://securityscorecard.readme.io/reference/introduction) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: Generate an API key in one of two ways:
    * As a user in [**My Settings > API**](https://platform.securityscorecard.io/#/my-settings/api). Refer to [Get an API key](https://securityscorecard.readme.io/docs/getting-started#step-1-get-an-api-key) for more information.
    * As a bot user: View the bot user and select **create token**. Refer to [Authenticate with a bot user](https://securityscorecard.readme.io/docs/authentication#) for more information.