This error means that no API key has been entered in the add-on settings. The API key is required to connect to our service and to generate alt text for images.
Without a valid API key, the add-on will not work.
Possible causes
- You’re a new user and haven’t yet added your API key in the add-on settings.
- The API key field was accidentally cleared or not saved.
How to fix it
Follow these steps to obtain your API key and add it to the add-on:
- Create an account (if you haven’t already)
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.
- Enter a name for your key — this is only for your reference (e.g. “For Firefox add-on”).
- Click Create API Key. - Copy the API key
Your new key will appear. Click to copy it. - Open the add-on options in Firefox
In your browser, click the puzzle icon in the toolbar to open the list of installed extensions.
Find AI Alt Text Generator | AltTextLab.com 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.
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