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My account generates only AQ. prefix API keys
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Rivka_Baratz
June 8, 2026,  4:58am
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Hello, My account generates only AQ. prefix API keys instead of standard AIza format — in all projects including new ones. I need AIza keys to use Gemini Live API with the official SDK. I have not violated any terms of service. Project: BECKY Billing: enabled (paid tier) Please restore my ability to generate standard AIza API keys. Thank you.
Jon_Matthews
June 12, 2026, 10:07am
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We are moving away from Traffic keys (Alza) and towards a more secure Authentication Key (AQ). AI Studio will now only generate Authentication Key (AQ) keys. More information on key usage can be found in the Using Gemini API keys documentation.
Please submit any compatibility issues with services / SDKs etc. in this form for our engineering team to review. Thanks!
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