Hey everyone, I’m having a bit of trouble with n8n and AWS Cognito OAuth tokens. Right now I have to manually update the token each day which is a pain. I tried setting up a workflow in n8n to automatically refresh the token by hitting the AWS Cognito endpoint, but it’s not working as I hoped.
The workflow doesn’t seem to be refreshing the token on its own. I still have to manually trigger it to get a new access token. Does anyone know how to make this process truly automatic? I’d love to set it and forget it, you know?
Any tips or tricks would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!
hey laura, i feel ur pain with token renewal. have u tried using n8n’s scheduler node? it can trigger ur workflow daily. also, make sure ur storing the new token correctly after each refresh. if that doesnt work, maybe look into using aws lambda for token management. good luck!
I’ve been in your shoes, Laura. Token management can be a real headache. Have you considered using the Credentials feature in n8n? It’s been a game-changer for me.
Here’s what worked for me: I created a custom credential type for AWS Cognito, including fields for the refresh token, client ID, and secret. Then, I set up a workflow that uses these credentials and updates them after each successful refresh.
The key is to use the ‘Credentials’ node in your workflow. It can automatically handle the storage and retrieval of sensitive data. Combine this with a Cron node set to run just before your token expires, and you should have a solid automated solution.
One gotcha to watch out for: make sure your AWS Cognito setup allows for refresh token usage. I missed that initially and spent hours debugging.
If you’re still stuck, I’d be happy to share more details about my setup. Sometimes, seeing another configuration can help spark ideas for your own solution.
I’ve dealt with a similar issue before, and I found that using a combination of n8n’s Cron node and the HTTP Request node can automate this process effectively. Set up a Cron node to trigger daily, just before your token expires. Then, use the HTTP Request node to hit the AWS Cognito endpoint for token refresh. Make sure you’re passing the correct parameters, including the refresh token, client ID, and client secret.
One key thing to check is that you’re properly storing and updating the new access token in n8n’s credentials. You might need to use the ‘Set’ node to update the credential after each successful refresh. Also, double-check your AWS Cognito configuration to ensure it allows for refresh token usage.
If you’re still having trouble, it might be worth looking into using AWS Lambda functions in conjunction with n8n for more robust token management.