> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.corsair.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Credentials

> Step-by-step instructions for obtaining Intercom API credentials.

## Authentication Method

* **[`api_key`](/concepts/api-key)** - Intercom access token

## Access Token Setup

### Step 1: Create an Intercom App

1. Log in to [app.intercom.com](https://app.intercom.com)
2. Go to **Settings** → **Integrations** → **Developer Hub**
3. Click **New App**
4. Enter your app name and select your workspace

### Step 2: Get Your Access Token

1. In your app settings, go to the **Authentication** tab
2. Copy your **Access Token**
3. Store it securely

**Storing Credentials:**

```bash theme={null}
pnpm corsair setup --plugin=intercom api_key=your-access-token
```

## Webhook Setup (Optional)

### Step 1: Configure Webhooks

1. In your app settings, go to **Webhooks**
2. Add your webhook endpoint URL
3. Select the events you want to receive
4. The webhook secret is your app's **Client Secret** (found in Basic Info)

**Storing the webhook secret:**

```bash theme={null}
pnpm corsair setup --plugin=intercom webhook_signature=your-client-secret
```

## Required Credentials Summary

| Credential    | Required For         | Where to Find                        |
| ------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Access Token  | API calls            | Developer Hub → App → Authentication |
| Client Secret | Webhook verification | Developer Hub → App → Basic Info     |

For general information about how Corsair handles authentication, see [Authentication](/concepts/auth).