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

  1. 1

    Open your browser and visit https://jina.ai/reader/#apiform. You will see Jina Reader’s official page.

  2. 2

    Click the “Get your API key” button (sometimes labeled simply “key”) next to the text that mentions the ten million free tokens.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Copy the key and store it in a safe place.