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# Intercom credentials

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

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

* [Intercom](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.intercom.md)

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## Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

* Create an [Intercom](https://www.intercom.com/) developer account.
* [Create an app](https://developers.intercom.com/docs/build-an-integration/learn-more/authentication/) in your developer hub.

## 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 [Intercom's API documentation](https://developers.intercom.com/docs/references/introduction/) 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:

* An **API Key**: Intercom automatically generates an **Access Token** when you [create an app](https://developers.intercom.com/docs/build-an-integration/learn-more/authentication/). Use this **Access Token** as your n8n **API Key**. Refer to [How to get your Access Token](https://developers.intercom.com/docs/build-an-integration/learn-more/authentication/#how-to-get-your-access-token) for more detailed instructions.