Encryption for credentials(token,password etc.) on n8n Nodes

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Hi, I have a question about the http request node. In my workflow, there is a webhook trigger node, and this node triggers from my front-end application. This webhook has a github token, and I can see the token on the executions tab when other users trigger it from my front-end application. Is there any way to hide or encrypt the tokens on n8n? Because I do not want to see the user’s github token for security reasons.

Information on your n8n setup

  • **n8n version:**1.78.0
  • **Database (default: SQLite):**SQLite
  • n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main):
  • **Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app):**n8n
  • **Operating system:**MacOS
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Yes! You can create the credentials on your Credentials page and activate them in your HTTP Request node.

If the credential is already supported by n8n, it will show up as a Predefined Credential, in your HTTP Request node.

If it’s a generic credential, you can create a Header Auth credential and then select Generic Credential in your HTTP Request node.
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However, the token is coming from my front-end application to the header of the webhook request. So, I can see the user’s token when I look at the header of the webhook node.

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Oh, I see. So you are using credentials from other users, right?

In that case, there’s no way to encrypt it that I know of. If you are receiving it in your webhook, it will be visible in the executions.

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Yep, that’s exactly what I’m facing. Thank you for your information.

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