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Credentials
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Credentials are used to authenticate MCP servers.
Step 1: Create a Nango account
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Step 2: Get your Nango secret key
Once you have created your Nango account, you can get your Nango secret key from the Nango dashboard.
Environment Settings > Secret Key
Step 3: Set the Nango secret key at your project's root .env file
Step 4: Restart the dashboard server
Step 5: Start creating credentials
In the visual builder, navigate to the Credentials page in the left sidebar and click "New Credential".
Select "Bearer Authentication" and click "Create Credential". You'll then be prompted to enter your API key.