You goofed, the API keys are an entirely different service found here: https://console.anthropic.com/ Answer from smariot2 on reddit.com
Claude API Reference
platform.claude.com › docs › en › api › admin › api_keys › retrieve
Get Api Key - Claude API Reference
ID of the Workspace associated with the API key, or null if the API key belongs to the default Workspace. ... curl https://api.anthropic.com/v1/organizations/api_keys/$API_KEY_ID \ -H "X-Api-Key: $ANTHROPIC_ADMIN_API_KEY"
Reddit
reddit.com › r/claudeai › do i need to pay for both claude and anthropic to use the api key?
r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Do I need to pay for both Claude and Anthropic to use the API key?
October 30, 2024 -
I just paid for the Pro version of Claude. Downloaded Cursor and when I went to add the 'API key', it seems like I also need to pay for Anthropic?
I am a little confused. First time doing the Cursor IDE setup. I am a Rider dev.
I want to be able to use Cursor without any limitations. Not bragging but money is not a concern. I make enough as a Software Consultant to afford those memberships.
Also, I heard about bolt.new or something along those lines? I checked it out but it seems towards opinionated out-of-the-box frontend applications.
Any advice?
Thanks!!!
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You goofed, the API keys are an entirely different service found here: https://console.anthropic.com/
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If you want cursor, go to their site and buy their sub. If you want the Claude web UI, pay anthropic for their subscription. If you want anthropic api go to anthropic console and pay per use
How do I use Claude Code with an existing Anthropic API Key? - Stack Overflow
Instead of going through claude console /login to create a new API key, I would like to use an existing Anthropic API key. How do I get Claude Code to do this? The /login command forces you to More on stackoverflow.com
How do I get a Claude API key? - Questions - Pickaxe Community Forum
Okay, so I’m a newbie so go easy on me. This might be dumb but I can’t for the life of me figure out how to get or find a Claude API key. I am wondering if someone can explain how I can get a claude API key from Anthropic. I have two questions basically. How/where do I get the Claude api key? More on community.pickaxe.co
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November 18, 2024Employer provided me with an Anthropic API key to use Claude Code but there's no way to configure this key
Environment Platform (select one): Anthropic API AWS Bedrock Google Vertex AI Other: Claude CLI version: 0.2.108 Operating System: macOS Terminal: iTerm2 Bug Description My employer created a number of Anthropic API keys for each develop... More on github.com
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How to get Anthropic API Key when "subscribing" to Pro via iOS?
The Claude Pro subscription does not include API access; it's a subscription for Claude Chat on the web or via the app of your choice. The API is charged based on usage, and you must "pre-load" funds for that usage to be charged against. You have to create a separate API account to use it, but you *can* use the same email for that account as you do for Claude Pro. The product that includes both (not exactly 1:1 comparison, but similar) is Claude Max. You may want to consider a Max subscription if you need access to both, I've seen a lot of API users saying it saves them a lot of money. A word of advice: If you don't *have* to, don't subscribe through iOS. You're paying an extra premium to Apple for literally no reason. If you subscribe directly through anthropic.com , the price is a bit lower. More on reddit.com
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Claude
platform.claude.com
Claude Developer Platform
Build with the Claude API
Anthropic
anthropic.com › learn › build-with-claude
Anthropic Academy: Claude API Development Guide
Set up your developer account and generate API keys on the Anthropic Console.
Merge.dev
merge.dev › blog › anthropic-api-key
How to get your Anthropic API key (3 steps)
March 13, 2024 - If you recently created a new account, you may have credits to test the API without setting up a paid plan. To claim the credits, you’ll need to provide your phone number. If you go this route, you can skip the remainder of this guide. If you don’t have credits, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan. You can see information about plans if you hit Select Plan. ... If you select the Scale plan, you’ll be prompted to talk to Anthropic’s sales team and the rest of this guide won’t apply.
Social Intents
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How to Find Your Anthropic Claude API Key - Social Intents Knowledge Base
September 28, 2025 - Click your API Keys link the left column at the bottom of the page.
Claude
docs.claude.com › en › api › admin-api › apikeys › get-api-key
Get API Key - Claude Docs
{ "created_at": "2024-10-30T23:58:27.427722Z", "created_by": { "id": "user_01WCz1FkmYMm4gnmykNKUu3Q", "type": "user" }, "id": "apikey_01Rj2N8SVvo6BePZj99NhmiT", "name": "Developer Key", "partial_key_hint": "sk-ant-api03-R2D...igAA", "status": "active", "type": "api_key", "workspace_id": "wrkspc_01JwQvzr7rXLA5AGx3HKfFUJ" } ... curl "https://api.anthropic.com/v1/organizations/api_keys/apikey_01Rj2N8SVvo6BePZj99NhmiT" \ --header "anthropic-version: 2023-06-01" \ --header "content-type: application/json" \ --header "x-api-key: $ANTHROPIC_ADMIN_KEY"
Make
apps.make.com › anthropic-claude
Anthropic Claude - Apps Documentation
with anthropic claude modules in {{product name}} , you can create prompts and manage your files, skills, and skill versions in your anthropic claude account get started easily—no anthropic account or api key required you can send prompts without an anthropic account or connection in make using the simple text prompt (beta) module read more in the /#anthropic claude modules section requirements to use the anthropic claude app in {{product name}} , you must request access to their api at https //www anthropic com/earlyaccess for more information, see the https //docs anthropic com/claude/refe
Apideck
apideck.com › blog › how-to-get-your-claude-anthropic-api-key
How to Get Your Claude (Anthropic) API Key
Once approved, log in to the Anthropic Console. This dashboard is where you'll manage: ... In your console dashboard, locate the "API Keys" section in the navigation menu.
DeepSeek
api-docs.deepseek.com › anthropic api
Anthropic API | DeepSeek API Docs
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=${YOUR_API_KEY} export API_TIMEOUT_MS=600000 export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=deepseek-chat export ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL=deepseek-chat export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1
Claude
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Claude Developer Platform | Claude
Use our API to create new user experiences, products, and ways to work with the most advanced AI models on the market.
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I use my own API key in private projects, and it seems to work like this:
# .env file ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-...In the project:
# .claude/settings.json { "apiKeyHelper": "source .env && echo $ANTHROPIC_API_KEY" }Then invoke
claudein inside the project root and verify with/statuscommand:Claude Code v1.0.85 L Session ID: 69... ... Account L Auth Token: apiKeyHelper L API Key: apiKeyHelper
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/441#issuecomment-3207226042
If someone get this error: Error getting API key from apiKeyHelper (in settings or ~/.claude.json): /bin/sh: 1: source: not found
That error comes from the fact that your shell (likely /bin/sh) doesn’t recognize the source command — it’s a Bash built-in, not POSIX-standard.
Here's the fix (Force bash):
{ "apiKeyHelper": "bash -c 'source .env && echo $ANTHROPIC_API_KEY'" }
Never teach people to put a secret key in a non-popular env var convention file. Always put it in the popular environment variable file.
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Looks like folks found a workaround that actually works: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/441#issuecomment-3050967059
Create a
~/.claude/settings.jsonfile with this content:{ "apiKeyHelper": "echo <API KEY>" }
Pickaxe
community.pickaxe.co › general › questions
How do I get a Claude API key? - Questions - Pickaxe Community Forum
November 18, 2024 - Okay, so I’m a newbie so go easy on me. This might be dumb but I can’t for the life of me figure out how to get or find a Claude API key. I am wondering if someone can explain how I can get a claude API key from Anthropi…
GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code › issues › 1084
Employer provided me with an Anthropic API key to use Claude Code but there's no way to configure this key · Issue #1084 · anthropics/claude-code
May 13, 2025 - Environment Platform (select one): Anthropic API AWS Bedrock Google Vertex AI Other: Claude CLI version: 0.2.108 Operating System: macOS Terminal: iTerm2 Bug Description My employer created a number of Anthropic API keys for each develop...
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/claudeai › how to get anthropic api key when "subscribing" to pro via ios?
r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: How to get Anthropic API Key when "subscribing" to Pro via iOS?
May 20, 2025 -
All.
Pretty much in the subject. I'm subscribed to Pro through iOS.
Firstly - I can't actually see that I'm subscribed to Pro when I log in to Anthropic Console. (It seems to think I have a Free account, despite same email as Apple Subscription).
Secondly - I can't therefore get an API key (which I need for some Langchain work).
I'm losing my sanity here...
Help! Please.
UPDATED: Thanks all for the sage comments re subscriptions through iOS. BUT - this doesn’t explain why the ‘Pro’ subscription isn’t then being recognised by Claude?? (It thinks I’m on Free even though I pay monthly (through Apple - though, no longer).
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The Claude Pro subscription does not include API access; it's a subscription for Claude Chat on the web or via the app of your choice. The API is charged based on usage, and you must "pre-load" funds for that usage to be charged against. You have to create a separate API account to use it, but you *can* use the same email for that account as you do for Claude Pro. The product that includes both (not exactly 1:1 comparison, but similar) is Claude Max. You may want to consider a Max subscription if you need access to both, I've seen a lot of API users saying it saves them a lot of money. A word of advice: If you don't *have* to, don't subscribe through iOS. You're paying an extra premium to Apple for literally no reason. If you subscribe directly through anthropic.com , the price is a bit lower.
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First avoid subscribing with IOS as cost 20-30% more than using WEB. You pay the apple tax. You need to add in the web control panel your card.