# DocuSign authentication

> To authenticate, you need the following credentials:

To authenticate, you need the following credentials:

* Bring your own OAuth 2.0 app: Client ID, Client secret, Account ID, Environment.

To learn how to create your own OAuth 2.0 application, refer to the DocuSign [documentation](https://developers.docusign.com/platform/webhooks/connect/validation-and-security/oauth-connect/).

:::note
Only DocuSign **production** accounts can be used for logging in with the DocuSign connector. DocuSign **demo** or **developer** accounts cannot be used.
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## Retrieve your credentials

When establishing a connection using the DocuSign connector, you can first input an Account ID. This step is optional, and you can simply select **Connect** to move to the next step.

:::note
If the **Account ID** field is left empty, the default Account ID associated with the authenticated user’s DocuSign account automatically used for all the DocuSign activities. On the top-right hand corner of your DocuSign application’s home page, select the user icon and you can view the default account number (not to be mistaken for Account ID) and default account name.
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To find your default DocuSign Account ID:

1. Log in to your DocuSign account.
2. Select the **Settings** tab on the top of the screen.
3. On the left panel, under **Integrations**, select **Apps and Keys**.
4. The **API Account ID** displayed here is your default Account ID.

## Add the DocuSign connection

To create a connection to your DocuSign instance, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Select Integration Service from the left rail.
2. From the **Connectors** list, select **DocuSign**. You can also use the search bar to narrow down the connector.
3. Select the **Connect to DocuSign** button.
4. Enter the required credentials and select **Connect**.
5. Your connection has been added.

## Permissions

The default permissions enabled in the DocuSign account you connect with are also used in the connector. Please visit [DocuSign Support Center](https://support.docusign.com/s/document-item?language=en_US&rsc_301&bundleId=pik1583277475390&topicId=pof1583277362435.html&_LANG=enus) for the available permissions, or contact your administrator.