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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.

![Google AI Studio Get API Key button in the left sidebar](https://mintcdn.com/nango/K78PDf1CNfdsRc1Q/api-integrations/google-gemini/api_key.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=K78PDf1CNfdsRc1Q\&q=85\&s=34e3125c0e81240d8945c8be7094af92)

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

![Generated API key displayed in Google AI Studio](https://mintcdn.com/nango/K78PDf1CNfdsRc1Q/api-integrations/google-gemini/generated_key.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=K78PDf1CNfdsRc1Q\&q=85\&s=80245f5edf66013035099655f62daaaa)

#### 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.

![Connect UI form for entering your Google Gemini API key](https://mintcdn.com/nango/K78PDf1CNfdsRc1Q/api-integrations/google-gemini/form.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=K78PDf1CNfdsRc1Q\&q=85\&s=c1ec4885d793d9c510642f180ae2ee1e)

You are now connected to Google Gemini.


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