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n8n Credential Generator

Generate JSON credential templates for n8n workflows - databases, APIs, cloud providers, and more

Select Credential Type

25 templates

Select a credential type to generate a template

How to Import Credentials in n8n

Via n8n CLI

n8n import:credentials --input=credential.json

Via REST API

curl -X POST "https://your-n8n.com/api/v1/credentials" \
  -H "X-N8N-API-KEY: your-api-key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d @credential.json

n8n Credential Template Generator - Create Credentials Fast

Setting up n8n credentials for your automation workflows shouldn't be tedious. This free n8n credential generator creates properly formatted JSON templates for databases, APIs, cloud providers, and messaging services—ready to import into your n8n instance.

Why Use a Credential Template Generator?

  • Avoid typos in credential field names
  • Know exactly which fields are required vs optional
  • Generate valid JSON structure for n8n import
  • Quickly set up credentials for new integrations
  • Document credential requirements for your team

Supported Credential Types

Authentication

HTTP Basic, Header Auth, Query Auth, OAuth2

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis

Cloud Providers

AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure

APIs & Services

OpenAI, Anthropic, GitHub, Stripe, Shopify, Notion

How It Works

  1. Select a credential type from the list
  2. Fill in the required fields (marked with *)
  3. Copy the generated JSON or download as a file
  4. Import into n8n via CLI or REST API

Security Note

Important: All credential generation happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server. However, always be careful with credentials—never commit them to version control and use environment variables in production.

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