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

# Sysdig Management credentials

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## Prerequisites

Create a [Sysdig](https://sysdig.com) account or configure a local instance.

## Supported authentication methods

- Access Key

## Related resources

Refer to [Sysdig's documentation](https://docs.sysdig.com/en/docs/developer-tools/sysdig-api/) for more information about the service.

This is a credential-only node. Refer to [Custom API operations](/integrations/custom-operations.md) to learn more.

## Using API access key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **Access Key**

Refer to the [Sysdig Agent Access Keys documentation](https://docs.sysdig.com/en/docs/administration/agent_access_key/) for instructions on obtaining the Access Key from the application.