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Get Youtube API Key

To use this module you need a free API key from Google. This article shows you how to generate one.

  1. Log in or create an account on https://developers.google.com/
  2. When you log in into your account, follow this link https://console.developers.google.com/project
    and CREATE PROJECT by clicking on the blue button. Wait a few seconds for Google to prepare your project.
  3. Fill in the name you want to assign to your project.
  4. Make sure you have selected your new Project in the Header On the top left corner, click the menu button to show the menu
    and select there API's & Services and then Credentials in the submenu.
  5. Select +Create Credentials in the header and select API Key.
  6. Now a popup occurs where you can see your API Key.
  7. You can now copy and paste the API key into the API Key field in this module settings.

How much does the YouTube API Cost?

YouTube Data API costs are based on quota usage, and all requests will incur at least a 1-point quota cost.
For each project, you’re allowed 10,000 free quota units per day. You can use the quota calculator
to determine your quota costs. If you need more queries, you can apply for higher quotas, but pricing may vary.

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