How to Get Your DeepL API Key: Setting Up High-Quality Translations with Google Sheets and DeepL

DeepL, renowned as a highly accurate translation tool, is widely used for business purposes due to its exceptional natural translation quality.

While translations are typically performed through its website or app, leveraging the API allows integration with tools like spreadsheets and other applications, enabling efficient translation of large volumes of data.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of obtaining your DeepL API key, a crucial step to unlock its full potential.

Preparing for the DeepL API

How to Get an API Key

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Access the Official DeepL Website

Go to the Official DeepL Website and Click “Start free trial.”

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Select DeepL API and Create an Account

Select the “DeepL API” option and click “Sign Up for Free” under the free version.

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Enter Your Email Address

Enter your email address and click “Continue.”

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Set Your Password

Set your password and click “Create Account.”

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Enter Your Account Information

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Check the Email from DeepL

Click the “Account” Tab in the Email from DeepL

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Copy Your API Key

Copy the API Key from the account page.

Save the API Key to Script Properties

Save the Retrieved API Key in Script Properties for Use in Google Apps Script.

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Open the Apps Script Editor.

Open your Google Sheets, go to the “Extensions” menu, and click on “Apps Script” to open the editor.

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Open the Project Settings

In the Apps Script editor, select “Project Settings”.

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Add Script Properties

Select “Add Script Properties”.

Enter a key name (e.g., “DEEPL_API_KEY”) and the API key.

Once entered, click “Save Script Properties”.

Usage Limits (Free Plan vs. Paid Plan)

The DeepL API offers both free and paid plans, allowing users to choose based on their needs.

For smaller translation tasks, the free plan is usually sufficient. However, for large-scale translations or business use, the paid plan is worth considering.

Conclusion

In this article, we covered how to obtain a DeepL API key.

By using the DeepL API, you can access DeepL’s powerful translation capabilities programmatically.

Integrating it with tools like spreadsheets allows for efficient translation of large volumes of text.

In the next article, we’ll show you how to use this API key to perform translations directly in Google Sheets.

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