# Git credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Git](/guides/automated-workflows/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/ts-wf-nodes-base.git)


## Prerequisites

Create an account on [GitHub](https://github.com), [GitLab](https://about.gitlab.com/), or similar platforms for use with [Git](https://git-scm.com).

## Supported authentication methods

- Basic auth


## 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