How do I set up API keys for the DeepSeek API

1. Create a DeepSeek Account: If you do not already have an account, visit the DeepSeek website and sign up by providing your name, email address, and a secure password. Complete any necessary verification steps.

2. Log into Your Account: Once your account is created, log in using your credentials.

3. Navigate to the API Keys Section: On your dashboard, locate the "API Keys" section in the left sidebar. This may also be found under an "API Access" or "Developers" tab depending on the interface updates.

4. Generate Your API Key: Click on the option to create a new API key. You may be prompted to assign a name to your key for easier identification later. After creating it, copy the API key immediately and store it in a secure location, as you will not be able to view it again through the platform[1][3][7].

5. Integrate the API Key into Your Project: In your application code, you need to include this API key to authenticate your requests. For example, if you're using Python, you can set it up like this:

python
   import requests

   API_KEY = 'your_deepseek_api_key_here'  # Replace with your actual API key
   url = 'https://api.deepseek.com/v1/ask'  # Replace with the actual API endpoint

   headers = {
       'Authorization': f'Bearer {API_KEY}',
       'Content-Type': 'application/json'
   }

   data = {
       'query': 'What is DeepSeek R1?'
   }

   response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
   print(response.json())
   

6. Test Your Integration: After setting up your API key in your code, test the integration by making a simple query to ensure that everything is functioning correctly[3][4][5].

7. Manage Your API Key: Keep your API key secure and avoid sharing it publicly. If you suspect that your key has been compromised, regenerate it from the DeepSeek dashboard[1][3].

By following these steps, you will successfully set up and integrate the DeepSeek API key into your projects.

Citations:
[1] https://dev.to/auden/how-to-use-deepseek-api-and-enable-streaming-output-for-debugging-1ah9
[2] https://www.listendata.com/2025/01/how-to-use-deepseek-in-r.html
[3] https://deepseekapp.net/how-to-get-deepseek-api-key-a-complete-guide/
[4] https://metaschool.so/articles/deepseek-v3
[5] https://docs.aicontentlabs.com/articles/deepseek-api-key/
[6] https://python.useinstructor.com/integrations/deepseek/
[7] https://meetcody.ai/blog/deepseek-r1-api-pricing/
[8] https://www.prismetric.com/how-to-build-ai-agent-with-deepseek/