How to get Google API Key

[nivlek78]

Hi all,


I am new to these forums. Can't believe I have just discovered these GREAT SEO tools.

Amazing. I especially like the Comparision tool btw WordTracker and Overture. :)

However, when I tried to signup for the Keyword Tracker Tool, it asked for a api key.

So I followed the link, created an account, verified it. However, no key was created. Instead I got an error page from google instead.

Is the key creation down or something? :confused:

Or did I do something wrong?

TIA for the help

PS: DigitalPoint, I really LOVE ur tools.

[digitalpoint]

What does the error message at Google say exactly? I haven't heard of any problems getting keys so far...

- Shawn

[hans]

the Google API is obtained form Google

http://www.google.com/apis/api_faq.html

on the left of that a.m. Google API-FAQ page you find the link to create account ( @ google ) ..

then you get your google API
and use it for the digitalpoint.com account ..

:)
goog luck

[nivlek78]

Hi Hans,

thats exactly what I did.

digitalpoint, here is the message i get on the page after i create an account or try to login

Servers Unavailable

Our servers are temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.

We apologize for the inconvenience.



Been like this for 2 days. Wondering if anyone has the problem

[digitalpoint]

Hmmmm... I suspect it might be for everyone now that I know about it... I noticed about 1/3 of the people signed up for the keyword tracker than normally do in the last 2 days...

- Shawn

[digitalpoint]

I just tried to get a copy of my existing API and I get the same thing as well... I put in an email to the Google API department to see what's up...

- Shawn

[digitalpoint]

Okay, looks like Google's servers are working again for issuing keys... just as a FYI. So you should be able to get your API key now.

- Shawn

[nivlek78]

got saw your reply
weird
i turned on email subscriptions
yet i was not notified of new replies

going to get that API key now :)

thx shawn. (can i call u that?)

[nivlek78]

just wanted to tell u i finally got into the keyword tracker and from first glance, IT ROCKS

[digitalpoint]

thx shawn. (can i call u that?)

I don't know what else you could call me. I'm not Bobby or anything... ;)

- Shawn

[SteveAR]

ive been having issues finding the API key can anyone give me a step by step in getting it

i also get this message , does it have to do with what were suppose to use

As of December 5, 2006, we are no longer actively supporting the SOAP Search API. We encourage you to use the AJAX Search API (http://code.google.com/apis/ajaxsearch/) instead.

[john alphaone]

Yes, that's right, Google are no longer handing out SOAP API keys. I'm not sure where that leaves this tool as regards new users.

[hsrpete]

I tried to sign up as a user, but had to use the AJAX key google gave me. It said:

The request returned the following error:
Exception from service object: Invalid authorization key:

I am kinda bummed. This looked like a really nice tool to use.

*(edit) I take this back, they gave me a SOAP API tool, it appeared in my email, and I didn't see it, thinking it would appear on the website itself... I guess I have both now)

[wisam74us]

As they said they stop offering the old kind of APIs, I don t know why and how to develop scripts with AJAX one

[Forsh]

That kinda sucks, I looked forward to using that tool.

[FormerFatGuy]

This seems so simple, but after browsing around google webmaster tools, I can't seem to find my key I created before they shut it down.

I created one a year ago and now I can't seem to log in to find where it might be located.

any help?

[Aragorn]

As of the 5th of December 2006, Google stopped issuing new SOAP API Keys. I don't think it is possible to have Google resend the key.

[Arcanus]

well this sucks.

[Sharon25]

even im tryig to getta API key but still couldn't :( and when i tried to sign up for a new a/c it says im already signed in lolz coz i was using my gmail ID hmmm im really confused :confused:

[Bullfrog245]

I'm stuck too. Is the key just sitting on a web page and I'm too stupid to see it?

[toritaiyo]

Since Google has stopped giving new keys for the SOAP API can we use
the AJAX search API key instead?
http://code.google.com/apis/ajaxsearch/

And if so, it might be a good idea to EXPLAIN that people who want to use the keyword tracker!
* frustrated* (but thankful for your services)

thanks in advance

[lajocar]

Google don't issue new api keys anymore

[LadyHoldem]

They issue them, the Ajax type, but they don't seem to work with Keyword tracker..

The request returned the following error:
Exception from service object: Invalid authorization key: *Key Edited OUT*

[LeopardAt1]

Since Google has stopped giving new keys for the SOAP API can we use
the AJAX search API key instead?
http://code.google.com/apis/ajaxsearch/

And if so, it might be a good idea to EXPLAIN that people who want to use the keyword tracker!
* frustrated* (but thankful for your services)

thanks in advance

I'm frustrated myself that they took it off. Seems like the AJAX Search API is meant to deprecate it.

What is the meaning of Google API Key ???

A Google SOAP Search API Key is for websites to access their Search API and make requests. Without one you can't use it.

[Diablos]

What's the update here, is there a way for me to get the tool working or am I screwed because I don't have a SOAP API?

I used to have one but I lost it :(

[Felu]

Do you still have the account which you used to get the SOAP API key? If yes then check for an email from api-support@google.com with a subject of Your Google Web APIs License Key. I recently got those details from a friend which helped me to find my key. Lets see if you can find yours.

[Jul]

Hello everybody,

I'm new to this forum, as to SEO in general. I've been pointed to this tool from the book. I never used this Keyword Tracker, and to my understanding I'm not going to. Am I right?

Ahh, and no, I don't have that mystic Google API key.

[warchild07]

hello all,
i have had the same problems as listed here some respondents.but i want to ask,how does the API keys work?

[sdtn]

Hello,

I just plunged into this keyword tracking world today. I've found the tool, waded through the whole acquiring an API key "thing" and have ended up receiving the "Invalid authorization key" error mentioned in this thread.

The API I now have is an AJAX API (whatever that is). From what I've read here on the forum though, this type of API may not be supported by the keyword tracking tool.

I'm logged into the tool and have added a couple of keywords, but doubt there will be any tracking as long as I'm getting this error.

Where do I go from here?

Thanks in advance.

Okay, just discovered an AJAX API distinction at the Google code site. There is an AJAX Feed API and an AJAX Search API. The first place I found to get an API turns out to be a "feed" type. It is for downloading ATOM and RSS feeds and doesn't sound like what I need for the keyword tracking tool. The AJAX Search API is for adding search functionality ("powered by Google" search field) to my site, which doesn't sound like what I need for the tracking tool either. I'm really stuck now.

Hope to hear from someone soon.

Thanks.

[SteveAR]

so is this tool not working now? what api key do i need?

[2ndsky]

i'm wondering the same...

[areebb]

For all those looking for an API key, PM me. I have a bunch of them that I'm giving away for pretty cheap.

[areebb]

Or you guys can email me at areebb@gmail.com if you'd like one.

[AfterHim.com]

Any news from Shawn about integrating the Keyword Tracker tool to use new API's?

[kaltera]

no news here ?

[Mong]

Google has stopped issuing new SOAP API keys which is required to use DP's keyword tracker tool.

If you have not one then you are out of luck... at least for now.

[multippt]

Google has stopped issuing the API keys (http://code.google.com/apis/soapsearch/) last year, and it is unlikely they will issue anymore keys. Kind of wished I signed up for it when I had the chance.

(2 years later, and this thread still receives replies. :) )

[SticKer]

yeh i doubt they would issue new keys

[buldozerceto]

yeh i doubt they would issue new keys

Who knows? I think they stopped issuing new keys because of too many spammy requests...

[anas55]

what's the API anyway

[SticKer]

what's the API anyway

API - Application Programming Interface

[chinaseo]

Would anyone like to SELL me their Google API key?

[langleau]

For all those looking for an API key, PM me. I have a bunch of them that I'm giving away for pretty cheap.
Are you still selling these or do they still work?
Cheers.

[everythingisplanned]

From here u can Create API Key http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html

[exploreankit]

i just signed up for the Google AJAX API Key.....they have stopped issuing SOAP api keys....

anyways i was able to create my keyword tracker account :)

[wade24]

Sign up first to google ma API key, then after signing up you can get your google API key.

[seoBear]

wade, Google stopped issuing SOAP API keys in 2006:
http://code.google.com/apis/soapsearch/api_faq.html

[Yankee85]

Good news then, thanks seoBear

[mark-mlt]

can i use google maps on an application?

[calibur]

No, I dont think so. Each API key is only created for a specific purpose.
If anyone's interested in buying them cheap, contact me at calibur62000@gmail.com

[dyatmika]

u can use this link to create ajax search API key http://code.google.com/apis/ajaxsearch/signup.html

[jack4ireland]

Does anybody wish to share their API please!

[softvision]

Can any one explain me the working of Google API or provide me a link where I can Explore Google API.

[locjan]

you can search use keyword "google API" these is a lot answer

[eeustath]

Amazing how there is so little information out there about obtaining an API for your website. I see a lot about Google Maps and Ajax api, but not sure which one I need. Some API website guru step up and clear all this up!:) Website fun
<p><a href="http://www.findmycompany.com">search engine optimization</a>,
<a href="http://www.findmycompany.com">website design</a>

[ceweqsakti]

I already tried many kind of tips,but still difficult to get api from google

[vishal172]

y is API used but ..

[calibur]

You can only reuse the old keys. In e-bay, you can see some selling shared SOAP API keys for $40-50.

I'm selling them as well, you can contact me at calibur62000@gmail.com

APIs are not cheap. Those who are selling them at $1 are selling BASE or AJAX keys, not SOAP keys.

[alunsina]

wondering if theres an update on this? :)

i had one a couple of years back. (i think. searching for it on about 10 accounts is a pain. :p )

such a waste not be able to use the program. maybe we can use the ajax one in the future? :confused:

[Dreads]

SOAP = $50
the rest are free and easy to get

[loddp]

I just created a Google AJAX search API key, but it doesn't seem to work with the keyword tracker. It takes the key when signing up, but it says "Invalid key: [...]" when I enter a keyword.

Would be nice if the developers of this could post a paragraph there on the tool site, since apparently Google has stopped issuing the kind of key it was working with over 2 years ago..

[mysterylinks]

you can buy the old keys in this forum I think...

[Black-Cat]

hi all
promt me. can i use 1 API key on 2 accounts?

[Priya_Verma]

Yes, you can use 1 API key for more then one account. It has been observed the most of the newly generated API key's wont work at all. If some one have the old API keys than u can use that. :)


Thanks
Priya

[Black-Cat]

I in an account have put a key, but all the same everywhere 0. That to me to do.
Thanks

[JPetrillo]

Sorry, I'm new to this... Can someone please tell me exactly where I need to go in order to get one of these keys?

I just want it so I can use the Search Engine Keyword Tracker & Keyword Ranking Tool

:)

[wearableshoetrees]

Paul Siragusa is my name. I too have the same issues when trying to obtain an API key. I get lost when I get to the page with all the different choices. Then all the links seem to take me to an informational page form Google that asks if I found what I needed or not. I scour for somewhere that says something to the effect or "Get your Google API Key here" or something of that nature. But I get lost and I don't know which one I need for keyword utilities on the web that require a Google API?. And i'm fairly saavy. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
Paul Siragusa

[Crispy Ste]

Any help would be appreciated here too please! (Or if anyone would like to PM me a SOAP API?)

Thanks
Ste

[waxman1000]

I don't know but i am trying to get this key too. It is wired that after signing in they dint send it to your mail or something.

[blackcamaro]

i have had problems with this before

[seoplan]

Just put your domain on Google api key site, and you will got your key.

[lanceps]

here you go
https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount?continue=http://api.google.com/createkey&followup=http://api.google.com/createkey

[seopositions]

Google SOAP Search APIs are no longer available read about it here!

http://code.google.com/apis/soapsearch/api_faq.html#price1

1. Does it cost anything to use the Google SOAP Search API?

No. Developers who are already using the SOAP Search API can continue to do so for free. However, please note that use of the API is limited to 1,000 queries per day to Google, and cannot be used for commercial applications. We are no longer issuing new API keys for the SOAP Search API.

[godlikegreg]

i am completely lost, how the hell do i get an API?

[BIade]

man.. i have tried all .. Maps API, Search AJAX API.. nothing works.. :(

any ideas?

[4chp]

I'm sure I had to have signed up and got a soap / key years ago, but never used it. Where do I need to go yo find if I do have one?

[EricChaffey]

Curious if a solution has been found other than trying to buy old SOAP keys off ebay. I have tried signing up for the AJAX Search API Key using both my URL and digitalpoint.com and still get the error. Any help much appreciated. Thanks!

[desylina]

Google API is things what you can implant into your website to put features such as searching Youtube and doing other queries and things what involve Google and it's partnering sites. A API key is what you need to get by registering inorder to access these things. You need to put it into the code to activate it. You need to register for the different 'programs'.

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[Candise]

It depends on what API key you want from Google (e.g. Google Adsense API, Blogger Data API, Google Apps API, etc).

You have to select the API key you want and create a Google account.

[aoliver]

Digital point keeps telling me that the API key i managed to get....after the same confusion as you guys....is 'invalid' How come??:confused:

[arnasati]

how can i get google API? i've been trying to register but always failed to get google API

[aoliver]

Which API do you need for Digitalpoint's keyword tracker?

[pranajayas]

Which API do you need for Digitalpoint's keyword tracker? actually I have the same problem when sign up Digitalpoint's keyword tracker

[OM2]

me too
i've spent a LOT of time trying to figure it out
one of the early links posted on this thread points to a google page that is now archived

there seems to be a few different api's available - and none of them seem to have an obivous: 'get ur api' here page

i somehow managed to get an ajax google api
very happy :)
filled out the digitalpoint forms
and then: invalid message

help!

[scubadivemaldives]

I had been having trouble with this too... and now I thought I had found it but Digital Point says my key is invalid. Is it the Google AJAX Search API Key that I need to include in my account or a different one?

Thanks!

[Smyrl]

The API needed is no longer available.