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# External Credentials

External Credentials provide a secure way to store authentication keys and other credentials required for functionalities.

### Overview

**External Credentials** provide a secure way to store authentication keys and other credentials required for functionalities such as **Rule Functions, Storage Functions, and other integrations**.

Qubitro **encrypts all stored credentials**, ensuring that raw values are never accessible by anyone, including Qubitro itself. This allows seamless integration with third-party services while maintaining security and compliance.

### Core Features

* **Secure Storage** – Credentials are encrypted and cannot be accessed as raw values.
* **Function & Integration Support** – Used with **Rule Functions, Storage Functions, and other automated workflows**.
* **Template Compatibility** – Can be utilized in templates to automate credential usage.
* **Multiple Provider Support** – Different credential types are supported based on integration needs.

### Adding External Credentials

To add an external credential:

1. Navigate to the **Credentials** tab in your Qubitro account.
2. Select **External Credentials** from the sidebar.
3. Click **Add Credential** and choose a credential provider (e.g., Mailgun, Twilio).
4. Provide the required information, such as:
   * **Name** (A unique identifier for the credential)
   * **Domain** (If applicable)
   * **API Key / Token**
   * **Sender Address** (For email services)
5. Click **Save External Credential**.

Once saved, the credential will be securely stored and available for use in Qubitro Functions and other integrations.

### Managing External Credentials

To view or manage stored credentials:

1. Navigate to **Credentials > External Credentials**.
2. Existing credentials are listed with their creation date.
3. Click on a credential to **update** or **remove** it.

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#### Delete an External Credential

Click Delete next to the External Credential to remove it.

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Qubitro **prevents** deleting credentials in use, and you will get an error otherwise. Ensure that the credential is no longer referenced before attempting to remove it.
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**Warning:** This action cannot be undone.
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### Supported Credential Types

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[Slack](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/slack.md)
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[Mailgun](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/mailgun.md)
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[SendGrid](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/sendgrid.md)
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[Twilio](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/twilio.md)
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[AWS Redshift](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/aws-redshift.md)
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[MQTT](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/mqtt.md)
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[MongoDB](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/mongodb.md)
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[The Things Stack](/platform/credentials/external-credentials/the-things-stack.md)
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