API key and secret (video tutorial)

Overview

Whether you're using a Cloudinary SDK, making direct API calls, working with AI tools like MCPs, or using the command line, you need your Cloudinary credentials. This tutorial shows exactly where to find your cloud name, API key, and API secret in the Cloudinary Console.

For detailed instructions on setting up credentials for a specific SDK, see the SDK quick start guides.

Video tutorial

Tutorial contents

This tutorial presents the following topics. Click a timestamp to jump to that part of the video.

Introduction

0:04	When working with Cloudinary APIs, SDKs, AI tools like MCPs, or the command line, you need your Cloudinary credentials. Here's how to find them in the Cloudinary Console.

Finding your cloud name

0:16	Log into the Cloudinary Console and open your dashboard. Your auto-generated cloud name appears at the top, in the Product Environment section. It identifies your product environment and appears in every delivery URL. You can change it to something more meaningful at Settings > Product Environments. Use the Edit option for your product environment.

Navigating to API keys

0:35	Click the 'Go to API Keys' button from your dashboard to reach the API Keys page. Here you'll see your key name (a display label), your API key, and your API secret. You can create multiple key pairs for different environments or use cases.

What you can do with your credentials

0:51	With your credentials, you can make server-side API calls to upload images, videos, and other files, manage tags and metadata, and use AI tools to access your account programmatically.

Next steps

1:04	Visit the SDK quick start guides to explore front-end, back-end, and mobile SDKs and start building with Cloudinary today.

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