Chrome extension: API key is missing
This error indicates that no API key has been provided in the extension settings. The API key is required to connect to our service and generate alt text for images.
Without a valid API key, the extension cannot function properly.
Possible causes
- You're a new user and haven't added your API key in the extension settings yet.
- The API key field was accidentally cleared or not saved.
How to fix it
Follow these steps to get your API key and add it to the extension:
- Create an account (if you don’t have one yet)
Go to AltTextLab.com and sign up for a free account. - Log into your account
If you already have an account, just log in. - Go to the API key settings page
Once you're logged in, navigate to API key settings. - Create a new API key
- Click the Create API key button.
- In the popup window, enter a name for your key — this name is just for you, so you can tell where you're using it (e.g. For chrome extension).
- Click Create API Key. - Copy the API key
Your new key will appear. Click to copy it. - Open the extension options in Chrome
In your browser, click the puzzle icon in the toolbar to open the list of installed extensions.
Find AltTextLab.com – Alt Text Generator, click the three dots next to it, then choose Options. This will open the extension options page in a new tab. - Paste your API key
Find the API Key field and paste the key you copied earlier. - Save the settings
Click Save to confirm your changes. - Refresh the page
Go back to the webpage where you want to use the extension and refresh it.