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title: Metabase credentials
description: Documentation for Metabase credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Metabase in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: [integration, reference]
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# Metabase credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Metabase node](/08-0-0-Workflow/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.metabase.md)

## Prerequisites

Create a [Metabase](https://www.metabase.com/) account with access to a Metabase instance.

## Supported authentication methods

- Basic auth

## Related resources

Refer to [Metabase's API documentation](https://www.metabase.com/docs/latest/api-documentation) for more information about the service.

## Using basic auth

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- A **URL**: Enter the base URL of your Metabase instance. If you're using a custom domain, use that URL.
- A **Username**: Enter your Metabase username.
- A **Password**: Enter your Metabase password.