(Solution) How to fix credential unknow type error in UiPath

A step-by-step guide to fix the ‘cannot create unknown type “{http://schemas.uipath.com/workflow/activities}GetSecureCredential’ error

Problem statement

UiPath studio shows errow when GetAppCredential workflow is invoked

Error message

Invoke workflow file: ‘cannot create unknown type “{http://schemas.uipath.com/workflow/activities}GetSecureCredential’

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Step-by-step guide

1. Open ‘Manage Packages’ icon at Design ribbon
2. When Manage Packages window is opened, select official tab
3. Search for uipath.credentials.activities at the search bar
4. Click on the package and select install button (right panel)
5. Save and close manage packages window
6. Rerun

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