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# DHL credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

* [DHL](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.dhl.md)

## 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 [DHL's Developer documentation](https://support-developer.dhl.com/support/home) for more information about the service.

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

To configure this credential, you'll need a [DHL Developer](https://developer.dhl.com/user/register) account and:

* An **API Key**

To get an API key, create an app:

1. In the DHL Developer portal, select the user icon to open your [User Apps](https://developer.dhl.com/user/apps).
2. Select **+ Create App**.
3. Enter an **App name**, like `n8n integration`.
4. Enter a **Machine name**, like `n8n_integration`.
5. In **SELECT APIs**, select **Shipment Tracking - Unified**. The API is added to the **Add API to app** section.
6. In the **Add API to app** section, select the **+** next to the **Shipment Tracking - Unified** API.
7. Select **Create App**. The **Apps** page opens, displaying the app you just created.
8. Select the app you just created to view its details.
9. Select **Show key** next to **API Key**.
10. Copy the **API Key** and enter it in your n8n credential.

Refer to [How to create an app?](https://support-developer.dhl.com/support/solutions/articles/47001177011-how-to-create-an-app-) for more information.