> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scraperapi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scraperapi.com/getting-started/quick-start/grab-your-api-key.md).

# Grab your API Key

Once you register an account with us, head over to your Dashboard area, where you can grab your API Key from. You can find it in multiple places for easy access.

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If you haven’t signed up for an account yet, then [**sign up for a free trial here with 5,000 free API credits!**](https://dashboard.scraperapi.com/signup)
{% endhint %}

*We advise you keep your API key private and not share it publicly. If you suspect it's been compromised, you can regenerate it from the Dashboard area.*


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