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Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to obtain an API key from RapidAPI:

Step 1: Sign Up or Log In

Go to RapidAPI.
If you already have an account, click on "Log In" at the top-right corner and log in with your credentials.
If you don’t have an account, click on "Sign Up" to create a new one. You can sign up using your email, GitHub, or Google account.

Step 2: Browse and subscribe

Step 3: Subscribe to the API

After selecting an API, you will be directed to its API documentation page.
On the right-hand side, you'll see various pricing plans for the API (Free, Pro, etc.). Choose the appropriate plan based on your needs.
Click on "Subscribe" for the selected plan. If there’s a free plan, you can start with that.

Step 4: Get the API Key

Once subscribed, click on the "Endpoints" tab on the API documentation page.
At the top of the Endpoints tab, you will find your API Key (also known as RapidAPI key).

It will look like this:
```
x-rapidapi-key: YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY
```
Copy this key, as you will need it to make requests to the API.

Step 5: Use the API Key in Your Application

In your Laravel or Next.js project, store the key securely by adding it to your .env file:

For Laravel:
```
RAPID_API_KEY=your_rapidapi_key
```
Step 6: Test the API

Now that you have your API key, you can start testing the API by sending requests and handling the responses in your application. You can also explore the various API endpoints provided in the documentation for different functionalities.