1. I typed "How do I get a gemini api key" in my chrome bar
2. Firs line in the top result said "click here and then click the Get Key Button". I clicked the link and went to the page.
3. On the page I clicked "Get Key"
4. I named the key, then selected "New project" from the dropdown. I named the new project
5. I now have a key.
I actually timed myself, it took 34 seconds. This is a garbage ragebait post.
You have a key that lets you chat with 2.5 Flash (often enough to satisfy my personal chat needs).
Now get a key that lets you chat with version 3 (Fast or Thinking) without severe rate limiting.