API key guides.
Where to create an API key for each provider, how to test it with a first request and how to store it safely. Written by the Apideck team, with screenshots of each provider’s console.
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OpenAI
This step-by-step guide walks you through everything from creating your account to generating and securing your first API key, setting up billing, and testing your integration.
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Anthropic
This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to create your Anthropic account, generate and secure your API key, set up billing, and test your first request.
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Google Gemini
This guide walks you through everything from creating your API key in AI Studio to testing your first request, setting up restrictions, and preparing for production on Google Cloud. A clear, practical walkthrough for developers who want to get started fast and securely.
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xAI
Unlock the power of xAI with our complete guide to getting your Grok API key. Follow these step-by-step instructions to subscribe, generate, and test your key today.
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Groq
Learn how to quickly set up and secure your Groq API key to access some of the fastest language models available. This guide walks you through creating an account, generating your key, storing it safely with environment variables, and managing team access.
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Cohere
Learn how to find and get your cohere api key from the cohere dashboard
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Perplexity
This guide walks you through how to get your Perplexity API key and start building with it. From there, it explains the must-know compliance rules and best practices, like showing citations, respecting source policies, handling rate limits, and caching responses, so you can use the API securely and effectively.
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OpenRouter
This guide walks you through how to get your OpenRouter API key in just a few minutes. You’ll learn how to create an account, add credits, generate your key, store it securely, and also how to run a quick test to confirm everything is working.
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HubSpot
HubSpot offers two ways to authenticate: private apps (API keys) and OAuth. This guide shows you both, because you'll likely need both depending on your use case.
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Salesforce
Learn how to get your Salesforce API keys step-by-step. Set up a Connected App, configure OAuth 2.0, and manage credentials securely.
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BambooHR
BambooHR's API authentication is deceptively simple - just an API key. But finding where to generate it and understanding the permission model trips up most developers. This guide cuts through the confusion.
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