Gemini API — getting and setting up

Getting a Gemini API Key

Step 1: Open Google AI Studio

Go to aistudio.google.com and sign in with your Google account.

Step 2: Create a Key

Click Get API key in the left menu → Create API key. Select an existing Google Cloud project or create a new one.

[SCREENSHOT: Google AI Studio — Get API key section with the Create API key button]

Step 3: Copy the Key

The key looks like AIzaSy.... Copy it for the next step.

Adding to AI SEO Writer

1. Go to Account → My API Keys
2. Find the Gemini API row and click Add
3. Paste the key and click Save

[SCREENSHOT: Account → My API Keys — Gemini API field with a valid key and a green "✓ valid" indicator]

Free Tier

Gemini provides a free tier with limited request quotas. For active use (10–15+ articles/day) we recommend adding billing in Google AI Studio — one article typically costs less than $0.10.

Without a Personal Key

The system Gemini key is used as a fallback. It works on all plans but shares a request pool with all users. For consistent generation speed, use your own key (available on Starter and above).