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# Crypto credentials

Documentation for the Crypto credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate the Crypto node in n8n, a workflow automation platform.

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

* [Crypto](/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.crypto.md)

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## Credential fields

Configure only the fields the action you're using needs. All fields are optional.

* **Hmac Secret**: The secret used by the **Hmac** action.
* **Private Key**: The private key used by the **Sign** action.
* **Encryption Passphrase**: The passphrase used by the **Encrypt** and **Decrypt** actions in symmetric mode. Use 16 or more random characters, or a strong passphrase generated by a password manager.
* **Encryption Public Key**: The RSA public key (PEM, SPKI format) used by the **Encrypt** action in asymmetric mode.
* **Encryption Private Key**: The RSA private key (PEM, PKCS#8 format) used by the **Decrypt** action in asymmetric mode.

## Related resources

Refer to the [Crypto node documentation](/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.crypto.md) for details on each action.