> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.brightdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your First SERP API

> Get started with Bright Data SERP API: create a zone, generate credentials, and send your first Google search query. Step-by-step quickstart.

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  Add a payment method to verify your account and receive a \$5 credit. You won’t be charged at this stage.
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<Steps>
  <Step title={<a href="https://brightdata.com/cp/start">Sign in to Bright Data</a>} />

  <Step title={<>Navigate to <a href="https://brightdata.com/cp/web_access/new">Create an API</a> page</>}>
    Navigate to **Create an API** under the **Web Access API** section in the left menu.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/brightdata/Ta-QCXyY4FBpuIWW/images/scraping-automation/serp-api/quick-start/create-an-api.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ta-QCXyY4FBpuIWW&q=85&s=6540af982938afeece3661dced237468" alt="Create an API" width="1772" height="984" data-path="images/scraping-automation/serp-api/quick-start/create-an-api.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose SERP API">
    Select **SERP API** and click **Continue**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/brightdata/Ta-QCXyY4FBpuIWW/images/scraping-automation/serp-api/quick-start/select-serp-api.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ta-QCXyY4FBpuIWW&q=85&s=64d554dd6ce5a2803e3c05ec5ed4b345" alt="SERP API" width="3260" height="1420" data-path="images/scraping-automation/serp-api/quick-start/select-serp-api.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign a name to your SERP API">
    Enter a meaningful name. Optionally, add a short description.

    <Warning>
      **The SERP API name cannot be changed once created.**

      All other settings can be modified later. For details, see [Configure your API](/scraping-automation/serp-api/configuration).
    </Warning>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/brightdata/Ta-QCXyY4FBpuIWW/images/scraping-automation/serp-api/quick-start/config-serp-api.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ta-QCXyY4FBpuIWW&q=85&s=9bd23c009e7112636d6aceb7f40a463d" alt="API Name" width="3260" height="1422" data-path="images/scraping-automation/serp-api/quick-start/config-serp-api.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finalize API creation">
    Click **Add API**. Your SERP API is now ready to use.
  </Step>
</Steps>