How to Get a YouTube API Key 

How do you get a YouTube API Key?

1. 1. The first step is to 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.

1. Fill in the name you want to assign to your project.
2. On the top left corner, click the Google APIs link and then follow the link option dubbed “YouTube DATA API” below the YouTube API’s icon.
3. Now select the “ENABLE” button which manifests after you click the YouTube DATA API link.
4. Now click the blue button on the far right with the “Go to Credentials” phrase.
5. On the first select option displayed on this page, choose the YouTube Data API v3, and then the Web server (such as node js. Tomcat) on the second option. For the third option, choose public data. Lastly, click the button with “what credentials do I need” and then move on to the next step.
6. After hitting the “What credentials do I need” button, Google will create your new project, and you can now copy your API Key from this page.
7. You can now paste the API key you copied on your YouTube Options menu page.

Now you’re ready to use the YouTube API!

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.