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With the node in place, the next task is to input your Pinecone credentials. These credentials are essential for authenticating your application and ensuring secure communication with the Pinecone service.
It is imperative that you store these credentials safely and reference them accurately to prevent any access issues.
Identifying Pinecone Indices
In conjunction with your credentials, you will also need to specify the Pinecone index that your application will interact with. Each index serves as a collection of data that you can query within Pinecone.
You can find the specific index you are using by navigating to your Pinecone dashboard, where all existing indices are listed. This step is critical, as it determines where your queries and data retrieval requests will be directed.