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# Create Google AI API key

### Step 1: Create API key

Go to <https://makersuite.google.com/app/apikey> and click **Create API key in existing project**

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### Step 2: Select a project and click Create new API key

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### Step 3: Copy the API key. Keep it secret.

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Now go to [Add API key](/how-to.../add-api-key.md) and use copied API key to create new endpoint.