Claude API Access: How Organizations Start Building

Q: How do I get Claude API access?

Sign up for a Claude Console account.

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⚡ TL;DR Sign up for a Claude Console account to use the API under Anthropic's commercial terms. The Console is where you create keys, add members, manage billing and test prompts.

Ready to build Claude into your product? Claude API access begins in the Console.

Starter guide. 🔑

🔑 How Claude API Access Works

Organizations sign up for a Console account, and API use falls under Anthropic's commercial terms.

🖥️ What the Console Offers

Your hub for:

🗝️ Generating API keys
👥 Adding team members
💳 Managing billing
🧪 Testing prompts in the playground

🚀 Your First Key

After setting up the account, create an API key in the Console.

💡 Pro tip Create separate keys per app and environment so you can rotate one without downtime.

📚 Next Steps

Fund the account, read the API documentation and start with the playground.

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❓ Claude API access FAQ

How do I get Claude API access?

Which terms apply to API use?

Anthropic's commercial terms.

Where do I create API keys?

In the Console.

Can I add teammates?

Yes, in the Console.

Where can I test prompts?

In the Console playground.

🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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