How do I share my workflow if it contains sensitive data, such as API Keys, etc.?

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Hi there

I wants to share my workflow here in the community, for a problem I have with it, but some nodes have sensitive info, as API keys, etc.
Is there a secure method of sharing other than making a copy erasing the info?

Thanks.

Information on your n8n setup

  • n8n version: 1.67.1
  • Database (default: SQLite): default
  • n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main): default
  • Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app): cloud
  • Operating system: MacOS 10.13.6
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Welcome to the community @DMdaC !

Tip for sharing information

Pasting your n8n workflow

Ensure to copy your n8n workflow and paste it in the code block, that is in between the pairs of triple backticks, which also could be achieved by clicking </> (preformatted text) in the editor and pasting in your workflow.

```
<your workflow>
```

That implies to any JSON output you would like to share with us.

Make sure that you have removed any sensitive information from your workflow and include dummy or pinned data with it!

Do you enter your API key directly into the node’s field? If not and they are stored in credentials (as they should) instead then it is safe to share the workflow. The credentials are not shared.

You still might want to check for any sensitive data. It’s just a matter of copying your entire workflow, pasting it into the plain text editor and checking no sensitive data is present. If any found, just replace it with a dummy data of the same type. Copy the whole thing again and paste it into the community post as per tip above.

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Thanks a lot @ihortom !!!

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