# Setting up API key from Google AI Studio

To use the API, we have to first get an API key that you can can from here:&#x20;

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After that click on “**Get an API key**” button and then click on “**Create API key in new project**”.

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Copy the API key as you need it in the next step.

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Now your **API\_KEY** is ready to be integrated with **GemiBot** application
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If you're facing any problems please consider contacting us [here](https://younes-development.gitbook.io/gemibot-app/getting-started/support).&#x20;
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