How to get an free api key

how to get a free api key as a student or developer

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Welcome to the forums!

The easiest way for anyone to get an API Key is to go to AI Studio and click on “Get API Key” in the left navigation.

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Hello,

I am trying to use free tier and got api key in in ai studio. The problem is when I checked my cloud console, I found I am getting billed for my api usage. Is it for overuse or I am missing something?

Thank you.
regards

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Welcome to the forums!

If you’re using an API Key, you will only be charged for that use if you have it attached to a billing account.
If it is not attached to a billing account, it will always be on the free tier.

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