> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.n8n.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/credentials/minimax.md).

# MiniMax credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

* [MiniMax](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-langchain.minimax.md)
* [MiniMax Chat Model](/integrations/builtin/cluster-nodes/sub-nodes/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatminimax.md)

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

Create a [MiniMax](https://platform.minimax.io/) account.

## 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 [MiniMax's API documentation](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/guides/models-intro) for more information about the service.

View n8n's [Advanced AI](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n-docs/blob/main/advanced-ai/index.md) documentation.

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

To configure this credential, you'll need:

* A **Region**: Select **International** or **China** depending on your MiniMax account.
* An **API Key**

To get your API key:

1. Log in to your [MiniMax account](https://platform.minimax.io/).
2. Go to **Account** > **API Keys**.
3. Select **Create API Key**.
4. Copy the key and enter it in your n8n credential.


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