Upload Thumbnail to Cloudinary error

K_J · May 30, 2025, 7:35am

Describe the problem/error/question

Trying to get the Upload Thumbnail to Cloudinary to work, but I keep getting this error:
Credential with ID “ABCABCABCABC” does not exist for type “httpBasicAuth”.

I’m getting the following error. Help!

Error: Credential with ID “ABCABCABCABC” does not exist for type “httpBasicAuth”. at CredentialsHelper.getCredentials (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/dist/credentials-helper.js:147:19) at CredentialsHelper.getDecrypted (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/dist/credentials-helper.js:180:29) at ExecuteContext._getCredentials (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-core/dist/execution-engine/node-execution-context/node-execution-context.js:184:37) at ExecuteContext.getCredentials (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-core/dist/execution-engine/node-execution-context/base-execute-context.js:49:16) at ExecuteContext.execute (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-nodes-base/dist/nodes/HttpRequest/V3/HttpRequestV3.node.js:118:29) at WorkflowExecute.runNode (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-core/dist/execution-engine/workflow-execute.js:696:27) at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-core/dist/execution-engine/workflow-execute.js:930:51 at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-core/dist/execution-engine/workflow-execute.js:1266:20




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Gallo_AIA · May 30, 2025, 9:38am

The error message you’re encountering indicates that the workflow is attempting to use a credential that either doesn’t exist, has been deleted, or doesn’t match the expected authentication type.

In n8n, each credential is assigned a unique ID. When a node references a credential by its ID, n8n expects that credential to exist and match the specified authentication type. If the credential has been deleted, renamed, or if its type has been changed, you’ll encounter this error.

Verify Credential Existence and Type:

Navigate to Credentials in the n8n interface.
Ensure that the credential with ID ABCABCABCABC exists.
Confirm that its authentication type is set to HTTP Basic Auth.

Reassign the Credential in the Node:

Open the node that’s producing the error.
In the Authentication section, select the correct credential from the dropdown list.
Avoid manually entering the credential ID; instead, use the UI to select it.

Create a New Credential (if necessary)

Some related thread, hope helps!

Trouble importing credentials / workflows - #7 by Sleak_Support

K_J · May 31, 2025, 11:02pm

Here’s a screenshot. I don’t know where the ABCABCABCABC string is coming from. It’s not in the Cloudinary parameter section anywhere. Any tips on what’s going on and how to fix?

K_J · May 31, 2025, 11:14pm

Doesn’t matter what Authentication type I put, that same error just keeps popping up with the same ID in it. I have no idea where n8n is even getting this ID from.

David_Chu · June 22, 2025, 6:34pm

btw you need to edit your URL field, see where it says YOUR_ID, you should put your cloudinary ID there, that should solve it