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# Rocket.Chat credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

* [Rocket.Chat](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.rocketchat.md)

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

* Create a [Rocket.Chat](https://rocket.chat/) account.
* Your account must have the `create-personal-access-tokens` permission to generate personal access tokens.

## 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 [Rocket.Chat's API documentation](https://developer.rocket.chat/reference/api/rest-api) 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:

* Your **User ID**: Displayed when you generate an access token.
* An **Auth Key**: Your personal access token. To generate an access token, go to your **avatar > Account > Personal Access Tokens**. Copy the token and add it as the n8n **Auth Key**.
* Your Rocket.Chat **Domain**: Also known as your default URL or workspace URL.

Refer to [Personal Access Tokens](https://docs.rocket.chat/docs/manage-your-account-settings#personal-access-tokens) for more information.