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# TheHive 5 credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes with TheHive 5.

* [TheHive 5](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.thehive5.md)

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**TheHive and TheHive 5**

n8n provides two nodes for TheHive. Use these credentials with TheHive 5 node. If you're using TheHive node for TheHive 3 or TheHive 4, use [TheHive credentials](/integrations/builtin/credentials/thehive.md).
{% endhint %}

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

Install [TheHive 5](https://docs.strangebee.com/thehive/download/) on your server.

## 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 [TheHive's API documentation](https://docs.strangebee.com/thehive/api-docs/) 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**: Users with `orgAdmin` and `superAdmin` accounts can generate API keys:
  * `orgAdmin` account: Go to **Organization > Create API Key** for the user you wish to generate a key for.
  * `superAdmin` account: Go to **Users > Create API Key** for the user you wish to generate a key for.
  * Refer to [API Authentication](https://docs.strangebee.com/cortex/api/api-guide/?h=api+key#authentication) for more information.
* A **URL**: The URL of your TheHive server.
* **Ignore SSL Issues**: When turned on, n8n will connect even if SSL certificate validation fails.