So I want to use gemini ai api key on my platform….but when i went to payments page it asked for 15k or approximately ($180)….now i do know its not going to be debited instantly….but i dont have clue on what exactly is this $180 they ask for….does it mean if i even cross usage by slight amount they would deduct this…or is it like after free usage lets say they will deduct 15k and any charges occuring will be deducted from this amount….
I dont need any other services….just api key….so is this how everyone got….some clarity would help 
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Hi @Mohit_Kulkarni
You can create a Gemini API key and begin development without any payment or enabling billing.
To generate your free API key, you can go directly to Google AI Studio and sign in with your Google account. Once you are logged in, navigate to the “API keys” section in the left-hand panel and click the button to “Create API Key” the system will instantly generate a key for you at no cost
Your key automatically grants you access to the Free Tier, which includes generous daily rate limits for testing and prototyping.
Thanks