# seven credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [seven](../../app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.sms77/)

## Prerequisites

Create a [seven](https://www.seven.io/en) developer account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [seven's API documentation](https://docs.seven.io/en) for more information about the service.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API key**: Go to **Account > Developer >** [**API Keys**](https://app.seven.io/developer#create-api-key) to create an API key. Refer to [API First Steps](https://docs.seven.io/en/rest-api/first-steps) for more information.
