# Pixabay and Unsplash API Key

To use the Pixabay and Unsplash APIs, you'll need to generate API keys from their respective platforms. Below are the detailed steps for obtaining API keys for both services.

### **Pixabay API Key Generation**

**Step-by-Step Process:**

1. **Visit the Pixabay Website**: Go to the [Pixabay website](https://pixabay.com/).
2. **Sign Up for an Account**:
   * Click on the **"Join"** button at the top right corner of the page.
   * Fill out the registration form with your details or sign up using an existing Google account.
3. **Log In to Your Account**: After verifying your email and completing the signup process, log in to your Pixabay account.
4. **Navigate to the API Section**:
   * Scroll to the bottom of the page and find the **"API"** link in the footer, or go directly to the Pixabay API page.
5. **Create a New API Key**:
   * Click on the **"Get your API Key"** button.
   * Fill in the necessary information about how you plan to use the API.
   * After submission, you will receive an API key that you can use for your requests.
6. **Copy Your API Key**:

   * Make sure to copy and save your API key securely, as you will need it to authenticate your API requests.

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### **Unsplash API Key Generation**

**Step-by-Step Process:**

1. **Visit the Unsplash Website**: Go to the [Unsplash website](https://unsplash.com/).
2. **Sign Up for an Account**:
   * Click on the **"Join"** button at the top right corner of the page.
   * Fill out the registration form with your details or sign up using an existing account.
3. **Log In to Your Account**: After verifying your email and completing the signup process, log in to your Unsplash account.
4. **Go to the Developers Page**:
   * Scroll to the bottom of the Unsplash homepage and click on **"API"** in the footer, or go directly to the Unsplash Developers page.
5. **Create a New Application**:
   * Click on the **"Your Applications"** tab.
   * Click on the **"New Application"** button.
   * Fill in the required details about your application, such as its name, description, and the URL (if applicable).
6. **Accept the Terms and Conditions**: Make sure to read and accept the Unsplash API guidelines and terms of use.
7. **Copy Your Access Key**:

   * After creating your application, you will be given an **Access Key** and a **Secret Key**.
   * Copy and store the **Access Key** securely; this is the key you'll use to authenticate your API requests.

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