how it works API key?

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Yes, your proposed "bring your own API key" model is allowed and supported by Deepgram. You can build a Mac app that allows users to input their own Deepgram API key to access Deepgram’s Speech-to-Text services, including taking advantage of the $200 free credit for new signups. In fact, Deepgram has explicitly welcomed and supported open-source and personal projects that recommend users obtain and use their own API keys, as long as you direct users to sign up for their own keys and do not share a universal key embedded in your app. This approach is both compliant and encouraged for individual and open-source use cases API Key question Question about license compliance.

Just make sure your documentation or onboarding flow clearly instructs users to sign up for their own Deepgram account and obtain their own API key, which they then paste into your app. This ensures each user is responsible for their own usage and credit, and aligns with Deepgram’s terms and best practices.

If you have further questions or need support during your build, Deepgram’s team is open to helping developers and encourages reaching out if you need assistance Question about license compliance.

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