# Dropcontact credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Dropcontact](../../app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.dropcontact/)

## Prerequisites

Create a developer account in [Dropcontact](https://app.dropcontact.com/signup).

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [Dropcontact's API documentation](https://developer.dropcontact.com/) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**: To view your API key in Dropcontact, go to [**API**](https://app.dropcontact.com/api). Refer to the [Dropcontact API key documentation](https://support.dropcontact.com/article/237-how-to-use-the-dropcontact-api-key) for more information.
