---
title: Imperva WAF credentials
description: Documentation for the Imperva WAF credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Imperva WAF in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: [integration, reference]
priority: medium
---

# Imperva WAF credentials

```{include} ../../../../_snippets/integrations/builtin/credentials/cred-only-statement.md

```

## Prerequisites

Create an [Imperva WAF](https://www.imperva.com/products/web-application-firewall-waf/) account.

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to [Imperva WAF's documentation](https://docs.imperva.com/bundle/api-docs/page/api/authentication.htm) for more information about the service.

This is a credential-only node. Refer to [Custom API operations](/08-0-0-Workflow/integrations/custom-operations.md) to learn more. View [example workflows and related content](https://n8n.io/integrations/imperva-waf/) on n8n's website.

## Using API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API ID**
- An **API Key**

Refer to [Imperva WAF's API Key Management documentation](https://docs.imperva.com/bundle/cloud-application-security/page/settings/api-keys.htm) for instructions on generating and viewing API Keys and IDs.