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# npm credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

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

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

Create an [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) account.

## Supported authentication methods <a href="#supported-authentication-methods" id="supported-authentication-methods"></a>

* API access token

## Related resources <a href="#related-resources" id="related-resources"></a>

Refer to [npm's external integrations documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/integrations/integrating-npm-with-external-services) for more information about the service.

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

To configure this credential, you'll need:

* An **Access Token**: Create an access token by selecting **Access Tokens** from your profile menu. Refer to [npm's Creating and viewing access tokens documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/creating-and-viewing-access-tokens) for more detailed instructions.
* A **Registry URL**: If you're using a custom npm registry, update the **Registry URL** to that custom registry. Otherwise, keep the public registry value.