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**How to Get a Claude API Key

1. Create an account and log in
2. Set up billing
3. Generate a Claude API Key**

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This guide is for users who are new to the Anthropic Claude API. It walks you through the entire process step by step, from account creation to API key generation, credit purchase, and model selection. Follow the steps below to start using the Claude API.

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How to Get an OpenAI API Key

1. Create an Account and Log In

To use the Claude API, you need a developer console account.

👉 Go to the link below to access the console:

Claude Platform

• You can log in easily with a Google account
• Or create a new account using your email

After logging in, you will be directed to the Claude Console (dashboard).

2. Billing Setup

API Keys are free to create, but you need credits to actually use the API.

Click the “Buy Credits” button at the top.

👉 Minimum purchase: $5

• You can send requests with just an API Key
• But without credits → responses may fail or be restricted