Step-by-Step How To Get Cloudinary API Key Easly
☁️ How to Get Your Cloudinary API Keys
Step 1: Access Cloudinary
Go to cloudinary website or search for it on Google.
If you don't have an account, click **Sign Up for Free**.
Select *Sign Up with Google* for a faster registration process
Step 2: Locate your Cloud Name
Once you are logged in, you will be directed to the *Dashboard* (Product Environment).
Under the *Product Environment* section, you will see your **Cloud name**.
Copy this value; you will need it for your configuration.
Step 3: Access API Keys
On the same Dashboard screen, look to the right of your Cloud Name and click the button labeled **Go to API Keys**.
Alternatively, you can find this under *Settings* - **API Keys**.
Step 4: Generate or View Keys
To create a fresh set of keys, click the *+ Generate New API Key* button.
*Security Verification:* Cloudinary will send a 5-digit confirmation code to your Gmail.
Open your email, copy the code (e.g., `RP3YA`), paste it back into the Cloudinary prompt, and click **Approve**.
Step 5: Copy your Credentials
On the API Keys page, you will now see a table containing:
1. *API Key:* A 15-digit number.
2. *API Secret:* Hover over the hidden dots or click the *eye icon* to reveal the string.
3. *API Environment Variable:* A full URL string that combines your Key, Secret, and Cloud Name (useful for `.env` files).
⚠️ *Important:* Never share your *API Secret* publicly. If it is accidentally exposed, use the "Generate New API Key" button again to invalidate the old one.