External apps and credentials

Introduction to Workflow Automation with n8n

Frank Nillard

Founder, Tellyt.ai

Power up with Apps

• Enable workflows across platforms
  • Automate emails, updates, and messages
• Save time and cut repetitive tasks
• Credentials secure app access

Credentials 101

• Credentials let n8n securely connect to external apps.
• They act like reusable passwords for automation.

 

Sending automated Gmail emails requires a stored OAuth credential.

 

Posting messages to Slack requires API credentials.

 

Text generation with OpenAI requires an API key.

 

Credentials 101

Credentials 101

Ways to create credentials

DEMO VIDEO

Common credential types

DEMO VIDEO

Let's practice!

Introduction to Workflow Automation with n8n