> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.channable.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.channable.com/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/set-up-your-ai-generation-connection/how-to-create-a-gemini-connection-for-ai-generation.md).

# How to create a Gemini connection for AI generation

Set up a Gemini API connection for AI text and image generation in Channable, including API key creation and billing.

Use your Gemini connection for [AI text generation](/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/ai-generated-text/how-to-create-and-use-ai-generated-text.md) and [AI image generation](/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/ai-generated-images/ai-generated-images.md) in Channable. You pay for the tokens used through your Gemini account.

### <i class="fa-memo-circle-check">:memo-circle-check:</i> Before you start <a href="#before-you-start" id="before-you-start"></a>

**You'll need**

* Access to an Gemini account
* A Core Pro Channable plan

**Good to know**

* You may need **access permissions** if you use a corporate account. Contact your company's IT Support (or the team that owns AI Google Studio API access) to request the key or if you encounter an error when creating a project.
* Google AI Studio is available for all Google accounts without additional actions (except for some ages and corporate or regional restrictions).
* Google Billing works on a post-paid, pay-as-you-go model.
  * Read [AI generation usage and costs](/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/ai-generation-usage-and-costs.md) before generating content at scale.
  * Channable uses [Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing#gemini-3.1-flash-lite) for AI text generation.
  * Channable uses [Gemini 3.1 Flash Image](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing#gemini-3.1-flash-image) for AI image generation.

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### Create an API key in Google AI Studio

1. Go to [Google AI Studio > API Keys](https://aistudio.google.com/api-keys) and choose the account from which you can spend tokens. It can be a company’s, agency’s or a personal account.
2. Click **Create API Key**.

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3. Select an existing project or click **Create project** to make a new project.
4. Click **Create key**.
5. Click on the key title in the table and copy the API key to your clipboard. Immediately make note of your key and put the information in a safe place, as you will need it in the next step.

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**Tip:** You can also copy it from the list in **Dashboard > API Keys** later when you need it.
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### Set up billing <mark style="color:$info;">(if needed)</mark>

In **API keys,** check the **Quota tier** for the key you created.

* If it's marked as a **Free tier**,[ you'll need to set up billing information](#user-content-fn-1)[^1].
* If you already have another tier for different tools in your organization, continue to the next step.

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1. Click **Set up billing** and follow the instructions. After adding a credit card, make sure the **Quota tier** column is set to Tier 1 or higher. If so, continue to Step 3.

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**Tip:** New Gemini API users can get a $300[ free trial credit](https://support.google.com/cloud/answer/7006543?hl=en) for 3 months (as of March 2026).
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2. Click **Activate bidding**.

<details>

<summary>How do I know how much I'll end up spending?</summary>

Spending on AI text generation depends on the amount of input data, prompt length, length of output data and a number of products in the list for generation.

The **Estimated generation cost** will be indicated in the prompting and finalizing steps of the feature you're using it with.

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### Create a Gemini connection in Channable

1. Go to **\[your company] > \[your project] > Generate with AI**.
2. Click **Generate with AI** to start the setup.
3. In the pop-up, select the content you want to create:

   * **Text:** Select a text content type. Your selection defines the prompt template in the **Prompting** step.
     * **Titles:** Generate AI text suggestions to improve product titles.
     * **Descriptions:** Generate AI text suggestions to improve product descriptions.
     * **Free text:** Generate AI text suggestions for specific text fields.
     * **Question & answer:** Create short, bulleted selling points about key benefits and features.
     * **Product detail:** Create technical specifications and structured key-value attributes. These can include material, dimensions, or battery life.
     * **Product highlight:** Create frequently asked questions and answers from merchants or customers.
   * **Image:** Create AI-generated images.
   * [**Attributes**](/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/ai-enriched-attributes.md): Attributes don't require an LLM connection.

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4. Click **Continue**.
5. In **Settings**, configure your generator:
   1. At **Name**, enter a descriptive name. This helps you find the AI-generated content later.
   2. At **AI connection**, select **Gemini** > **Connect**.
6. In the pop-up, complete the connection details:
   1. At **Connection type**, select **Gemini**.
   2. At **Label**, enter a descriptive connection name, such as `Gemini connection`.
   3. At **API key**, paste the API key from Step 1.
   4. Click **Connect with Gemini**.
7. Click **Save**.

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#### **Success**

Your Gemini connection is ready to use. Set up [AI text generation](/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/ai-generated-text/how-to-create-and-use-ai-generated-text.md) or [AI image generation](/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/ai-generated-images/ai-generated-images.md).
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### Continue setting up a generator

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[AI generated text](/manage-improve-product-data/generate-with-ai/ai-generated-text.md)
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[^1]: The free tier is unsuitable for content generation due to strict limitations and lack of data confidentiality.


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