# Getting Your TMDB API Key

## Steps:

1. **Go to TMDB website:**
   https://www.themoviedb.org/

2. **Create a free account** (if you don't have one)

3. **Go to Settings → API:**
   https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api

4. **Request an API Key:**
   - Click "Request an API Key"
   - Choose "Developer" option
   - Fill in the application details:
     - Application Name: What's The Point
     - Application URL: Your domain or localhost
     - Application Summary: Personal movie/TV show challenge tracker
   - Accept terms and submit

5. **Copy your API Key (v3 auth)**
   - You'll receive an API key immediately
   - Copy the "API Key (v3 auth)" value

6. **Add it to your `.env` file:**
   ```
   TMDB_API_KEY=your_key_here
   ```

## Rate Limits:
- Free tier: 40 requests per 10 seconds
- Our app caches results for 7 days to minimize API calls

## Note:
The TMDB API is free for personal use and provides access to millions of movies and TV shows with poster images, release dates, and more.