n8n-docs/docs/integrations/builtin/credentials/git.md

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Git credentials	Documentation for Git credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Git in n8n, a workflow automation platform.	integration reference

Git credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

• Git

Prerequisites

Create an account on GitHub{:target=_blank .external-link}, GitLab{:target=_blank .external-link}, or similar platforms for use with Git{:target=_blank .external-link}.

Supported authentication methods

• Basic auth

Related resources

Refer to Git's documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.

Using basic auth

To configure this credential, you'll need:

• A Username for GitHub, GitLab, or a similar platform
• A Password for GitHub, GitLab, or a similar platform