Azure AI Search credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

• Azure AI Search Vector Store

Prerequisites

• An Azure subscription

• An Azure AI Search service created in the Azure Portal

Supported authentication methods

This node uses API key authentication.

Related resources

Refer to Azure AI Search documentation for more information about the service.

Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

• Endpoint: Your Azure AI Search service URL (format: https://your-service.search.windows.net)

• API Key: Admin key (read-write) or query key (read-only)

To get these values:

1. Navigate to your Azure AI Search service in the Azure Portal

2. Copy the URL from the Overview section

3. Go to Settings > Keys and copy:

   • Admin key for full read-write access, or

   • Query key for read-only querying

4. Enter these values in n8n

API key permissions

Admin keys provide full access including index creation and deletion. Query keys provide read-only access. Choose based on your workflow requirements.

Troubleshooting

Authentication errors

API key authentication fails:

• Verify the API key is correct and hasn't been regenerated in Azure Portal

• Confirm you're using an admin key for write operations (insert/update)

• Check that the key hasn't expired or been rotated

Connection issues

• Verify endpoint URL format: https://your-service.search.windows.net

• Confirm your Azure AI Search service is running

• Check network security rules and firewall settings allow access from your n8n instance