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Step 1: Navigate to Homepage

Start by visiting https://tinfoil.sh/ and click the “Get Started” button in the top right corner. Tinfoil homepage

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Step 2: Log In or Sign Up

Enter your credentials to log in to your account. If you don’t have an account yet, click “Sign up” to create one or use one of the social connections. Login page

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Step 3: Access Your Dashboard

Once logged in, you’ll see your dashboard. Look for the API Access section where you can activate API access. User dashboard

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Step 4: Navigate to API Access

Click on the “API” tab or section in your dashboard to access the API management area. Access API dashboard

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Step 5: API Checkout

Click on the API access option to proceed to the checkout page. You need to enter a credit card, but you’re only charged based on usage. API checkout page

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Step 6: Apply Promo Code (Optional)

If you have a promo code for free credits or discounts, enter it in the promo code field. This will waive usage costs. Promo code entry

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Step 7: Get Your API Key

After completing the checkout process, click on “Get an API Key” to generate your first API key. Get API key button

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Step 8: API Key Management Page

You’ll be taken to the API key management tab where you can create, view, and manage your API keys. API key management page

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Step 9: Name Your API Key

Enter a name for your API key. This helps you identify different keys if you create multiple ones for different projects or environments.
Use descriptive names like “Production App”, “Development Testing”, or “Mobile App Integration” to easily identify your keys later.
Naming your API key

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Step 10: Copy Your API Key

Your new API key will be displayed. You can view it or copy it. Copy your API key

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Step 11: Manage Billing

Navigate to the billing section to manage your payment methods and track your spending. Tinfoil API operates on a pay-per-token basis, so you only pay for what you use. Billing management page

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Next Steps

Now that you have your API key, you’re ready to start building with Tinfoil:
  1. Set up your environment variable: 
    export TINFOIL_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
  2. Install the SDK for your language:
  3. Make your first API call using the examples in our quickstart guide
  4. Explore advanced features:

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Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during setup: