My Google account ([r…@gmail.com]was flagged after a Gemini API key was accidentally exposed publicly. Since then, all my projects — including new ones — generate OAuth tokens starting with AQ. instead of standard API keys starting with AIza. I have already deleted the compromised key. However, I c…

hi ive been dealing with the same problem its just im not sure if my api key was exposed. ive been getting AQ. api keys lately and they havent been working well, so please if you found a fix to this problem notify me if its possible, Thank you.

We are moving away from Traffic keys (Alza) and towards a more secure Authentication Key (AQ). AI Studio will now only generate Authentication Key (AQ) keys. More information on key usage can be found in the Using Gemini API keys documentation. Please submit any compatibility issues with services /…

Account blocked from generating standard API keys (AIza...) after leaked key incident

Gemini API

David_Langle June 1, 2026, 8:43am 3

I now have the same issue… ( ~500$ in unauthorized Gemini API charges from a Vite-built client bundle — requesting billing review )

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Account blocked from generating standard API keys (AIza...) after leaked key incident

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