Azure AI Search credentials
You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:
Prerequisites
An Azure AI Search service created in the Azure Portal
Supported authentication methods
This node uses API key authentication.
Using API key
To configure this credential, you’ll need:
Endpoint: Your Azure AI Search service URL (format:
https://your-service.search.windows.net)API Key: Admin key (read-write) or query key (read-only)
To get these values:
Navigate to your Azure AI Search service in the Azure Portal
Copy the URL from the Overview section
Go to Settings > Keys and copy:
Admin key for full read-write access, or
Query key for read-only querying
Enter these values in n8n
Note
API key permissions Admin keys provide full access including index creation and deletion. Query keys provide read-only access. Choose based on your workflow requirements.
Troubleshooting
Authentication errors
API key authentication fails:
Verify the API key is correct and hasn’t been regenerated in Azure Portal
Confirm you’re using an admin key for write operations (insert/update)
Check that the key hasn’t expired or been rotated
Connection issues
Verify endpoint URL format:
https://your-service.search.windows.netConfirm your Azure AI Search service is running
Check network security rules and firewall settings allow access from your n8n instance