Create Credentials

Credentials are saved “login details” that some nodes need to access an external service.

Examples:

• An API key for a service
• A token (Bearer token)
• A username/password
• An OAuth connection (sign in with Google, etc.)

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Why credentials matter

• They keep sensitive information out of your workflow steps.
• You can reuse the same credential across multiple workflows.
• If you update a credential later, everything using it can keep working.
• When you share a workflow, you should never share your real secrets.

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How to create a credential

From the Credentials section

1. Open the extension and go to the Credentials section.
2. Click Create New Credential (or the “+” icon).
3. Choose the type of credential (Token, Basic Auth, OAuth2, etc.).
4. Fill in the required fields.
5. Give your credential a descriptive name — for example: “Google Sheets – Marketing Team”.
6. Hit Save. The system may test the connection automatically to ensure it works.

From a node

1. Open the extension and go to the Workflows section.
2. Go to the node you want to use the credential for (In a Workflow).
3. On the Credential field, click Create New.
4. Choose the type of credential (Token, Basic Auth, OAuth2, etc.).
5. Fill in the required fields.
6. Give your credential a descriptive name — for example: “Google Sheets – Marketing Team”.
7. Hit Save. The system may test the connection automatically to ensure it works.

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Tips for naming, testing & organizing

• Use names that make sense later: service + account + purpose.
• After saving, test it with a small workflow.
• If you have many credentials, keep them organized by team or by project.
• Don’t paste secrets directly into node fields if the node supports credentials.

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Using credentials in nodes

When you add or edit a node (for example: HTTP Request, Google Sheets, Email), you’ll often see a Credential field:

• Open the node’s configuration.
• In the “Credential” dropdown, select an existing credential.
• If the credential isn’t created yet, you can select Create New from within the node configuration.
• Once selected, the node will use the stored credential when the workflow runs.

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Common credential types and what to check

Credential Type	What to configure	Things to check
Basic Auth (username + password)	Provide login credentials	Ensure password is correct and user has access
OAuth2	Client ID, Client Secret, Redirect URL	Make sure tokens are valid and scopes are granted
API Token / Bearer	A single token/key	Confirm token hasn’t expired or been revoked
Generic / Custom Auth	Headers, query params, certificates	Ensure fields match the service requirements

For service-specific details, see documentation such as Google Credentials or HTTP Request Credentials.