{"id":49936,"date":"2026-08-05T02:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addienator.com\/gemini-api-key\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:13:11","slug":"gemini-api-key","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/addienator.com\/en-ca\/gemini-api-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your First Gemini API Key"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-hero addie-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"addie-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Google Gemini connection<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your First Gemini API Key<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"addie-lede wp-block-paragraph\">New to Google AI Studio? Follow this beginner guide to get the key Google creates for your account and connect it to Addienator.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--tight is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This Guide Is for Standard and Pro.<\/strong> Standard and Pro connect to Google Gemini using an API key from your own Google account. <a href=\"https:\/\/addienator.com\/en-ca\/enterprise\/\">Enterprise users<\/a> do not need a personal key because their organization provides the approved AI connection.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--sunken addie-section--centered is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Will Do<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-flow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-flow__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"addie-flow__marker wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign in to Google AI Studio<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the personal Google account you want to work with.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-flow__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"addie-flow__marker wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accept Google\u2019s terms<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the first-time prompts Google shows.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-flow__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"addie-flow__marker wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copy the key Google creates<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the Copy control on the API Keys page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-flow__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"addie-flow__marker wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paste it into Addienator<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Return to Addienator and run the connection check.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"addie-lede wp-block-paragraph\">For a new personal Gmail account, Google normally creates the project and API key&nbsp;automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the button below to open Google AI Studio. The Google page will open in a new tab. Keep Addienator open so you can return and paste the key.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons addie-cluster is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button addie-button--primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aistudio.google.com\/api-keys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Google AI Studio API Keys<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- VIDEO WALKTHROUGH SECTION (do not render before the video exists).\n     When the video is ready, insert here, after the primary action:\n     EYEBROW: Video walkthrough\n     HEADING: Watch the Complete First-Time Setup\n     BODY: See what happens when a new Gmail user opens Google AI Studio for\n     the first time, accepts Google's terms, copies the automatically created\n     key, and connects it to Addienator.\n     REQUIREMENTS: no autoplay; visible playback controls; accurate closed\n     captions; a full text transcript; a descriptive title; a poster image\n     that does not reveal an API key; never display a real API key; blur or\n     cover the complete key value before recording; do not show part of the\n     beginning or end of a key; keep keyboard controls accessible; do not\n     rely on narration alone; keep the written instructions complete without\n     the video; record with a fresh test Google account following the same\n     beginner path; re-record if Google materially changes the first-time\n     experience. -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need only three things:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list addie-keylist\">\n<li>A personal Google account, such as a new Gmail account.<\/li>\n\n<li>An active Addienator Standard or Pro account.<\/li>\n\n<li>A current web browser. You do not need to install anything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start with Non-Confidential Test Material.<\/strong> A new Google account begins on Google\u2019s Free Tier. Before using confidential, regulated, or proprietary material, review the Free Tier data-use information later on this page and confirm that it is appropriate for your organization.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--sunken is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your First Key<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a new Gmail account, Google normally creates a default project and API key after you sign in and accept its terms.<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list addie-numlist\">\n<li><strong>Open Google AI Studio.<\/strong> Select <a href=\"https:\/\/aistudio.google.com\/api-keys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Google AI Studio API Keys<\/a>. Google AI Studio is Google\u2019s website for accessing the Gemini API and managing your API key.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Sign In with Your Gmail Account.<\/strong> Sign in with the personal Google account you want to use with Addienator. The Gemini API key belongs to the Google account and project you use here. Use an account that you are authorized to manage.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Accept Google\u2019s Terms.<\/strong> Because this is your first visit, Google may show terms or introductory screens. Review the information and follow Google\u2019s prompts to continue. <em>What happens next:<\/em> after a new user accepts the terms, Google AI Studio normally creates a default Google Cloud project and API key automatically.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Find the Key Google Created.<\/strong> The API Keys page should show a key associated with the new default project. You do not need to create another key if a key is already listed. A Google Cloud project is simply the Google container that holds the key, usage limits, and any future billing settings. Google creates it for you during this first-time setup.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Copy the Key.<\/strong> Use the Copy control beside the listed key. The full key is copied to your clipboard, even if Google hides most of it on the screen. <strong>Do not paste the key into a note, email, chat message, screenshot, or shared document.<\/strong> Return directly to Addienator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"addie-accordion\"><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>No Key Appeared?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refresh the API Keys page once. If no key is listed, select Create API key and follow Google\u2019s prompt. For a fresh personal account, choose the default project Google created.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect the Key to Addienator<\/h2>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list addie-numlist\">\n<li><strong>Return to Addienator.<\/strong> Return to the Addienator tab where the Gemini API key field is displayed.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Paste the Key.<\/strong> Paste the key directly into the Gemini API key field. Do not add spaces or other characters before or after it.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Select Free.<\/strong> For a fresh Google account, select Free in Addienator. New Google accounts begin on Google\u2019s Free Tier unless you deliberately set up billing later. Addienator Pro and Google Paid Tier are different: Pro is your Addienator subscription, while Free or Paid describes the Google project connected to the API key.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Check the Connection.<\/strong> Continue with Addienator\u2019s connection check. A successful result means the key can connect to the Gemini API using the Free Tier selection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You Are Connected.<\/strong> You can now begin your Addienator project. The key stays in your browser for the current session and is not saved in your Addienator project file.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--sunken addie-section--centered is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start on Free or Set Up Paid Later<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"addie-lede wp-block-paragraph\">A fresh Google account begins on the Free Tier. You can start there without adding a payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-grid addie-grid--2 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-card addie-stack is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start on Google Free Tier<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the normal choice for a new account.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list addie-keylist\">\n<li>No Google billing setup is required.<\/li>\n\n<li>Certain Gemini models are available within Google\u2019s current Free Tier limits.<\/li>\n\n<li>Choose Free in Addienator.<\/li>\n\n<li>If you reach a usage limit, you may need to wait for the limit to reset or consider Paid Tier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review Google\u2019s Current Pricing and Model Availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-card addie-stack is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move to Google Paid Tier Later<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paid Tier is optional. Set it up only when you intentionally want paid Google usage, additional model access, or higher limits.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list addie-keylist\">\n<li>Billing must be activated through Google AI Studio.<\/li>\n\n<li>Google may request payment information or prepaid credits.<\/li>\n\n<li>Google charges the connected Google billing account directly.<\/li>\n\n<li>After Google confirms that the project is paid, change the tier selection in Addienator from Free to Paid.<\/li>\n\n<li>Selecting Paid in Addienator does not activate Google billing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/billing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review Google\u2019s Current Billing Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google controls its prices, models, limits, billing arrangements, and eligibility rules. The Addienator subscription does not include Google Gemini usage charges.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review Google\u2019s Data-Use Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google\u2019s current Gemini API pricing information distinguishes between Free Tier and Paid Tier data use.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google currently states that Free Tier content may be used to improve Google products. Google currently states that Paid Tier prompts and responses are not used to improve Google products.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before using confidential, proprietary, regulated, or personal information, review Google\u2019s current terms and confirm that the selected tier is permitted by your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addienator does not change Google\u2019s terms. Enterprise customers use the provider connection approved and controlled by their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Google\u2019s Current Gemini API Pricing and Data-Use Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--sunken is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Key Secure<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat the API key like a password for Gemini API usage.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list addie-keylist\">\n<li>Do not email it.<\/li>\n\n<li>Do not paste it into a support form.<\/li>\n\n<li>Do not save it in a shared document.<\/li>\n\n<li>Do not include it in a screenshot or video.<\/li>\n\n<li>Do not post it in chat or source code.<\/li>\n\n<li>Do not share it with a colleague.<\/li>\n\n<li>Paste it only into the Gemini API key field in Addienator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone who obtains your key may be able to use your Google project\u2019s quota or create unexpected charges if billing is active.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addienator holds the key in browser session storage while you work. It is not written into your saved Addienator project file and is not sent to Addienator servers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Expose the Key<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a replacement key in Google AI Studio. Paste and test the replacement in Addienator. After the new key works, disable or delete the exposed key and review your Google usage for activity you do not recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list addie-keylist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aistudio.google.com\/api-keys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manage Your Google AI Studio Keys<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aistudio.google.com\/usage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review Gemini API Usage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--centered is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"addie-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Troubleshooting<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problems During First-Time Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"addie-accordion\"><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Google keeps asking me to sign in.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm that cookies and sign-in functions are allowed for Google AI Studio. Close duplicate Google sign-in tabs, return to the API Keys page, and sign in again with the Gmail account you want to use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>I accepted the terms, but I do not see a key.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wait a moment and refresh the API Keys page once. If the list remains empty, select Create API key and choose the default project Google created for your account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>I see more than one button or introductory screen.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google may change the wording or order of its first-time screens. Continue until you reach the API Keys page. Look for a listed key and a Copy control. Do not enter billing information unless you intentionally want Google Paid Tier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Addienator says the key is not valid.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Return to Google AI Studio and copy the key again using the Copy control. Paste it directly into Addienator, confirm that Free is selected, and run the connection check again. Make sure no spaces were added before or after the key.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>The key worked, but Addienator later reached a limit.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Free Tier account has Google usage limits. Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/aistudio.google.com\/usage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google AI Studio Usage<\/a> page to review the project\u2019s current activity and limits. You may need to wait for the limit to reset or choose to set up Paid Tier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>I set up Google billing, but Addienator still shows Free.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google billing and Addienator\u2019s tier selector are separate. Confirm that Google shows the project as Paid, then change the tier selection in Addienator to Paid and run the connection check again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Google AI Studio appears to be unavailable.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check <a href=\"https:\/\/aistudio.google.com\/status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google AI Studio\u2019s official status page<\/a>. If Google reports an incident, wait until the service recovers and try again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>I used a work or school Google account instead.<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An organization may restrict Google AI Studio or API-key creation. Use a personal account only if your organization permits it, or contact the organization\u2019s Google administrator. Addienator support cannot change Google account permissions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Can Addienator support create or inspect my key?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The key belongs to your Google account. Addienator support will never ask you to send, reveal, or upload it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--sunken addie-section--centered is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"addie-accordion\"><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Do I need to create a Google Cloud project?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually not. For a new Google AI Studio user, Google normally creates a default Google Cloud project and API key automatically after the terms are accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Do I need to click Create API key?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not if Google already created and listed a key. Use the existing key. Select Create API key only if no usable key appears or you later need a replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Will I be charged when Google creates the key?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A fresh Google account begins on the Free Tier. Google billing begins only after you deliberately complete Paid Tier billing setup and use paid services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Does Addienator Pro include Google Paid Tier?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Addienator Pro provides Addienator\u2019s Pro features. Google Gemini billing is separate and is managed directly through Google AI Studio.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Can this key read my Gmail or Google Drive?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The key is used to authenticate Gemini API requests for its Google project. It does not give Addienator access to Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, or other Google account content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Does Addienator save the key?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addienator holds the key in your browser for the current session. It is not saved in your Addienator project file and is not sent to Addienator servers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Can I share the key with someone else?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Keep personal API keys private. Each Standard or Pro user should use a key they are authorized to manage. Teams that need one organization-approved connection should consider <a href=\"https:\/\/addienator.com\/en-ca\/enterprise\/\">Addienator Enterprise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><details class=\"addie-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"addie-accordion__toggle\"><span>Do Enterprise users follow this guide?<\/span><span class=\"addie-accordion__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"addie-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Enterprise team members use the AI connection hosted and controlled by their organization and do not enter personal Gemini API keys.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Google Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google controls the AI Studio screens, API-key system, billing, prices, and limits. Use these official pages for the latest information.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list addie-keylist\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aistudio.google.com\/api-keys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google AI Studio API Keys<\/a><\/strong>View, copy, create, replace, or remove Gemini API keys.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/api-key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google\u2019s Gemini API Key Guide<\/a><\/strong>Official information about projects, key types, security, and key management.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/billing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gemini API Billing<\/a><\/strong>Official Free Tier and Paid Tier setup information.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gemini API Pricing<\/a><\/strong>Current model availability, prices, and Google\u2019s data-use disclosures.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/rate-limits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gemini API Rate Limits<\/a><\/strong>Current model and account usage limits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull addie-section addie-section--tight addie-section--centered is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group addie-shell is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google AI Studio first-time setup last verified: August 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Gemini connection Get Your First Gemini API Key New to Google AI Studio? 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