# How to Get Claude API

> To obtain your credentials on the Anthropic Console, log into your account, navigate to the dashboard, and click Get API Keys. Next, create a new key, enter a name in the pop-up, confirm by selecting Add, and copy your generated key for use.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-claude-api/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ed6ab56e05a00fe6a8d/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to Anthropic page and og into your account or create a new account: https://console.anthropic.com/login
2. In your account dashboard, click on "Get API Keys".
3. Click "+Create Key".
4. In the pop-up, give your key a name.
5. Select "Add".
6. Click "Copy Key" to use your key wherever you want.