FAQ: Getting Your Access Key for Social SEO Analyser

Q: What is a Google AI Studio API Key? A: It is a free code provided by Google that allows our “Social SEO Analyser” to “talk” to Google’s powerful AI (Gemini). Think of it as a password that activates the brain of the app so it can analyze your posts.

Q: Is it free? A: Yes! Google provides a generous “Free Tier” that is more than enough for personal use. You do not need to pay anything to generate this key.

Q: Do I need a credit card? A: No. You only need a standard Google (Gmail) account. You do not need to enter any credit card details for the free version.

Step-by-Step: How to Get Your Key (Takes 1 Minute)

Step 1: Go to Google AI Studio

Step 2: Create the Key

  • Click on the big blue button that says “Create API Key”.

  • A popup will appear. Select “Create API key in a new project”.

  • (Note: If it asks for a project name, just type “Social SEO” or anything you like.)

Step 3: Copy the Key

  • Google will show you a long string of random letters and numbers (e.g., AIzaSyD...).

  • Click the “Copy” button next to it.

Step 4: Paste it into the App

  • Go back to the Social SEO Analyser app.

  • Paste the code into the box asking for the “API Key”.

  • Click “Start Analyzing” (or Save).

Q: Is it safe to use my key here? A: Yes. Your key is stored locally on your device (in your browser). We do not save it on our servers, and we cannot see it. It is used strictly to send your requests to Google.

Q: What if I get an error? A:

  • “Quota Exceeded”: This means you analyzed too many posts too quickly (Google allows about 15 requests per minute for free). Just wait a minute and try again.

  • “Invalid Key”: Make sure you copied the entire key and didn’t accidentally add spaces at the start or end.

Get Your Gemini API Key in Google AI Studio (EASY Tutorial) This video is highly relevant as it provides a visual walkthrough of the exact screen your users will see when generating their API key, reinforcing the text instructions above.