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Authentication

For basic usage,this Api takes 1 as the Api key. By basic usage we mean usage in development or for educational purposes only. For commercial usage,you will need to pay a one time subscription. This Api can be accessed like so: \ www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1 \ The above url shows the base url calling on the api server and telling the server to return v1(version 1) of the Api and giving it the Api key of 1 For clarification 1 is the Api key which will be different if you subscribe to our paid plan.

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API Production Key Upgrade

Our supporters have access to the paid version of the Api where you can add your own meals and images.With the paid subscription,you also have access to multiple ingredient filters. You may upgrade to a paid subscription here