# Integrate BotPenguin with Google Gemini

### Overview

The integration of Google Gemini with BotPenguin brings cutting-edge generative AI capabilities to your chatbot experience. Gemini, Google’s state-of-the-art multimodal LLM (Large Language Model), enables natural, context-aware, and multi-turn conversations that go beyond standard automation.

This guide outlines the step-by-step process to integrate Google Gemini with BotPenguin.

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### Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following:

* You have admin-level access to your BotPenguin account.
* A valid Google Cloud Project with the Gemini API enabled.
* Access to Gemini API credentials (API key or OAuth token).
* Access to BotPenguin's LLM Integration settings.

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### Steps to Integration

#### Step 1: Enable Gemini API on Google Cloud

1. Visit Google Cloud Console.
2. Select or create a new project.
3. Go to **APIs & Services > Library**.
4. Search for **Gemini API** (or Vertex AI API) and click **Enable**.

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#### Step 2: Generate API Credentials

1. Go to **APIs & Services > Credentials**.
2. Click **“Create Credentials”** → choose **API Key**.
3. Copy the API key and keep it secure.

> 🔐 Tip: For production-level integrations, use service accounts and OAuth for enhanced security.

#### Step 3: Add Gemini in BotPenguin

1. Log in to your BotPenguin dashboard.
2. Select the "Third-Party Apps Integrations"
3. Search for "Google Gemini"
4. Click on Connect, and enter the API key.

Congratulations! You have successfully integrated BotPenguin with Google Gemini!

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### FAQ's

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<summary>Which Gemini models are supported in BotPenguin?</summary>

BotPenguin currently supports:

* `Gemini-Pro`
* `Gemini-2.0-Flash`
* `Gemini-2.0-Flash-Lite`

These models offer a trade-off between response quality and speed, allowing you to pick what’s best for your use case.

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<summary>Where can I get the API key for Gemini integration?</summary>

You can generate your Gemini API key from the **Google Cloud Console**:

* Go to **APIs & Services > Credentials**
* Click **“Create Credentials” > API Key**
* Ensure that the **Gemini (Vertex AI)** API is enabled in the selected project.

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<summary>Can I use both OpenAI and Gemini models in one BotPenguin account?</summary>

No, one bot can only be Intgrated to one LLM model at a time.

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<summary>What happens if my API key becomes invalid or quota is exceeded?</summary>

If the key becomes invalid or quota limits are hit:

* The bot will fall back to a default message.
* An error notification will appear in the integration logs under `Settings > LLM Integration`.
* You will receive a platform alert to take corrective action.

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If everything is correct and you are still unable to move forward, write to us at <support@botpenguin.com>. We will respond back within 48 business hours.