Account restricted to AQ. tokens - Requesting review for AIza keys

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Hello Google AI Developer Support Team,

I am writing to request a review of my Google account. I am currently unable to generate standard Gemini API keys (AIza...) in Google AI Studio.

Issue Description: All new API keys generated in my account—even in brand-new projects—start with the AQ. prefix instead of the standard AIza format. I believe my account has been flagged or restricted.

Development Context: I am a non-technical builder currently developing an AI-native talent intelligence platform, QuickTrain. Because I do not have a coding background, I rely entirely on AI orchestration tools like Claude Code to build out the architecture. Unfortunately, Claude Code does not recognize the AQ. key format and throws a free_tier_requests limit: 0 error, completely halting my progress.

I have not intentionally exposed or misused any of my previous API keys. Could you please review my account and restore my ability to generate standard AIza API keys so I can resume my work?

Account Email: rishitalwar07@gmail.com

Thank you for your time and assistance.

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Hi

You account has not been flagged for any security issue, but we are moving away from Traffic keys (Alza) and towards a more secure Authentication Key (AQ).

Are you facing any issues when using the new Authentication Keys when using gemini API ?