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# ActiveCampaign credentials

Documentation for ActiveCampaign credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate ActiveCampaign in n8n, a workflow automation platform.

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

* [ActiveCampaign](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.activecampaign.md)
* [Active Campaign Trigger](/integrations/builtin/trigger-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.activecampaigntrigger.md)

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## Supported authentication methods <a href="#supported-authentication-methods" id="supported-authentication-methods"></a>

* API key

## Related resources <a href="#related-resources" id="related-resources"></a>

Refer to [ActiveCampaign's API documentation](https://help.activecampaign.com/hc/en-us/sections/360005740979-ActiveCampaign-API-Resources) for more information about working with the service.

## Using API key <a href="#using-api-key" id="using-api-key"></a>

To configure this credential, you'll need an [ActiveCampaign](https://www.activecampaign.com/) account and:

* An **API URL**
* An **API Key**

To get both and set up the credential:

1. In ActiveCampaign, select **Settings** (the gear cog icon) from the left menu.
2. Select **Developer**.
3. Copy the **API URL** and enter it in your n8n credential.
4. Copy the **API Key** and enter it in your n8n credential.

Refer to [How to obtain your ActiveCampaign API URL and Key](https://help.activecampaign.com/hc/en-us/articles/207317590-Getting-started-with-the-API#h_01HJ6REM2YQW19KYPB189726ST) for more information or for instructions on resetting your API key.