
API Credentials for ExchangeRate API
Guide to obtaining tokens, keys, and connections.
To use the ExchangeRate API and automate currency conversion, you need your account’s "API Key." Below is a step‑by‑step guide to obtain this key.
API Key
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If you don’t have an account yet, go to https://www.exchangerate-api.com and click the "Get Free Key" or "Sign Up" button. Complete the free registration with your email address and a password. You’ll receive a confirmation email; click the link inside to activate your account.
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Go to the sign‑in page: https://app.exchangerate-api.com/sign-in and log in using the email and password you just created.
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Once you enter the dashboard, you’ll see a box labeled "Your API Key" or similar. It’s a long string of letters and numbers (for example, "j6346d735c999bgr1406cea1"). Copy this key by clicking the copy icon or selecting it with your mouse.
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Store your API Key in a safe place.