
API Credentials for Jina Reader
Guide to obtaining tokens, keys, and connections.
To use the Jina Reader API you only need one piece of information: your personal "API Key." Below are detailed, step‑by‑step instructions to help you obtain it.
API Key
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Open your browser and visit https://jina.ai/reader/#apiform. You will see Jina Reader’s official page.
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Click the “Get your API key” button (sometimes labeled simply “key”) next to the text that mentions the ten million free tokens.
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If you are not logged in yet, the site will prompt you to do so. Choose a sign‑in method (for example, Google or GitHub) and complete the authentication.
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After signing in, the "API Dashboard" opens. The page displays your newly generated key with part of the characters hidden. Click the "eye" icon to reveal the full key.
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Copy the key and store it in a safe place.