> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.premierecopilot.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup Fal.ai API Key

> Generate and configure your Fal.ai API key to enable AI image and video generation features.

## Why Fal.ai?

PremiereGPT uses **Fal.ai** to provide state-of-the-art AI generation capabilities, including high-quality image and video generation (using models like FLUX, Kling, or Luma). To use these features, you need to connect your own Fal.ai account.

## Step 1: Create a Fal.ai Account

To get started, you need to register on the official Fal.ai platform.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the Website">
    Go to the [Fal.ai official website](https://fal.ai/).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign Up / Login">
    Click on the **"Login"** or **"Get Started"** button in the top right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Authentication">
    Fal.ai uses OAuth for secure access. You can sign up using:

    * **GitHub** (Recommended for developers)
    * **Google**

    Select your preferred provider to create your account instantly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **Note:** New accounts often come with complimentary credits to test the models. Check your [Billing Dashboard](https://fal.ai/dashboard/billing) to see your balance.
</Note>

## Step 2: Generate your API Key

Once your account is created, you can generate the secret key required by PremiereGPT.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Dashboard">
    Navigate to the [Fal.ai Dashboard](https://fal.ai/dashboard).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to API Keys">
    Click on the **"API Keys"** tab in the left sidebar or go directly to [fal.ai/dashboard/keys](https://fal.ai/dashboard/keys).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a New Key">
    Click the **"Create Key"** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Label your Key">
    Give your key a name to remember where it is used (e.g., `PremiereGPT-Production`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy and Save">
    **Important:** Your API Key will only be displayed **once**.

    * Click the copy icon next to the key.
    * Save it in a secure location (like a password manager).
    * If you lose it, you will have to delete it and create a new one.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  **Security Warning:** Never share your API key or commit it to a public repository. Treat it like a password.
</Warning>

## Step 3: Configure PremiereGPT

Now that you have your key, you need to add it to PremiereGPT.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose your Method">
    You can paste your API key in two places:

    * **User Settings:** Open the **User Settings** panel in PremiereGPT and look for the **Fal.ai API Key** field.
    * **API Modal:** Paste it directly into the configuration modal that appears when you first use an AI generation tool.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the Key">
    Find the dedicated field and paste your secret key. Note that while many keys start with `fal_`, this is not always the case.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and Test">
    Click **Save**. You can now start generating AI content directly in your timeline!
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Official Resources

For more detailed information, consult the official Fal.ai documentation:

* [Fal.ai Authentication Guide](https://fal.ai/docs/documentation/setting-up/authentication)
* [Managing API Keys](https://fal.ai/docs/platform-apis/v1/keys/create)
* [How to add Credits / Billing](https://fal.ai/dashboard/billing)

<Tip>
  **Pro-Tip:** Make sure you copied the entire string from the dashboard. You can verify your key is working by attempting to generate a simple image or searching for a model in the library.
</Tip>