How to Generate an Anthropic API Key

Here are the specific steps to generate an API key for Anthropic's Claude:

  1. Go to the Anthropic website at https://console.anthropic.com
  2. Click the "Sign up" button if you don't have an account, or "Log in" if you already do
  3. Complete the authentication process with your email and password
  4. Once logged in, navigate to the "API Keys" section in the left sidebar
  5. Click the "Create Key" button
  6. Give your API key a name that helps you remember what it's for (e.g., "Personal Projects")
  7. Select the appropriate permissions and expiration settings if prompted
  8. Click "Create" to generate the key
  9. Your new API key will be displayed - copy it immediately and store it securely
  10. Note that you can only view the key once at creation time for security reasons

Remember to keep your API key secure and never share it publicly, as it grants access to your Anthropic account and may result in usage charges.

For detailed documentation on using your new API key, visit https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/