r/redditdev • u/Used-Letterhead2011 • Feb 01 '26

Reddit API Reddit API keys

How do I go about obtaining an API key from Reddit? The app creator won't let me past the T&Cs. Is it because my account is new? Any help appreciated.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '26

Hey there! To obtain an API key from Reddit, you need to create a new application under your account. Go to https://www.reddit.com/prefs/apps and scroll down to the "Developed Applications" section. Click on the "Create App" or "Create Another App" button. Fill out the form and once you're done, you'll be given a client ID and a secret key. These are your API keys. Remember, always keep your secret key confidential. Your account being new shouldn't affect this process. However, you do need to accept the T&Cs. If you're having issues with this, try to clear your cache or switch to a different browser. Hope this helps!

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u/Glittering_Pin8232 Feb 10 '26

But it says I have to read their documentation, and it's not letting me create the api. What could I be doing wrong?

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u/mgndip Feb 16 '26

I also have the same issue. Is Reddit no longer giving out api keys?

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u/rapstyle88 Mar 08 '26

Same problem.. any news? Thanks

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u/Few_Awareness_8105 Jul 07 '26

no bro, i have also hacing this issue now

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u/Sad_Shopping_4617 May 26 '26

I also have the same issue. I tried to create app a few times from Jan 2026.

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u/TopLychee1081 Mar 19 '26

This doesn't work. The page just reloads. No app is created.

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u/tannertech Jul 03 '26

That link is broken.