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How To Get An API Key & Make Your First API Call
How To Get An API Key & Make Your First API Call

A step-by-step guide to help new users obtain an API key and make their first API request, laying the foundation for utilizing our services.

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Written by Kevin Zhou
Updated over 2 months ago

Quick Setup

After registering for a free SharedCount account, you can find your API key in your account dashboard.

Making Your First API Call

To make your first API call, use the following endpoint by replacing the placeholder API key with your own:

https://api.sharedcount.com/v1.0?apikey=YOUR_API_KEY&url=https://nytimes.com/

Troubleshooting Invalid API Key

If you encounter the error message {"Error":"API Key is invalid or not yet detected"}, ensure you are using a GET request and the correct API key.

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