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# Google Gemini - How do I link my account?

## Overview

To authenticate with Google Gemini, you will need:

1. **API Key** - A key that grants secure access to the API, enabling authorized applications to interact with Google Gemini resources and services.

This guide will walk you through generating your **API Key** within Google Gemini.

### Prerequisites:

* You must have a Google account. A free account is sufficient — sign in at [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey) to get started.

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Generating your API key

1. Log in to your [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/) account.
2. Click on **Get API Key** in the left sidebar menu, then click the **Create API Key** button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-integration-config-credentials-api/Ajnr1Ql9em6N5d3h/api-integrations/google-gemini/api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ajnr1Ql9em6N5d3h&q=85&s=e34d651fbede2f6151d6825c7561aa9a" alt="Google AI Studio Get API Key button in the left sidebar" width="3024" height="1566" data-path="api-integrations/google-gemini/api_key.png" />

3. If prompted, select the specific project you would like to associate the **API Key** with. Your **API key** will then be generated.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-integration-config-credentials-api/Ajnr1Ql9em6N5d3h/api-integrations/google-gemini/generated_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ajnr1Ql9em6N5d3h&q=85&s=db44d2c3d260201bc817d1a1ade0b8ac" alt="Generated API key displayed in Google AI Studio" width="3024" height="1566" data-path="api-integrations/google-gemini/generated_key.png" />

#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your **API Key**:

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Google Gemini.
2. Enter your **API Key** in its respective field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-integration-config-credentials-api/Ajnr1Ql9em6N5d3h/api-integrations/google-gemini/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ajnr1Ql9em6N5d3h&q=85&s=6324b2b1a4057944bedec0219d39742a" alt="Connect UI form for entering your Google Gemini API key" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="1000" height="1214" data-path="api-integrations/google-gemini/form.png" />

You are now connected to Google Gemini.