# Claudinary

For image uploading, We are using Cloudinary service, whichi is Free,  by following these steps to retrieve your NEXT\_PUBLIC\_CLOUDINARY\_CLOUD\_NAME, NEXT\_PUBLIC\_CLOUDINARY\_API\_KEY and CLOUDINARY\_SECRET

#### 1. **Sign Up for Cloudinary**

* If you don't already have a Cloudinary account, sign up at [cloudinary.com](https://cloudinary.com).

#### 2. **Log in to Your Cloudinary Account**

* Once you've signed up, log in to your Cloudinary account.

#### 3. **Access Your Dashboard**

* After logging in, you will be directed to your Cloudinary Dashboard. Here, you can find your account details, including the necessary API credentials.

#### 4. **Retrieve Your Cloudinary Credentials**

* **Cloud Name**: This is your unique identifier in Cloudinary. You can find it in the Dashboard under the **Account Details** section or the **Cloudinary Console**. Copy the value labeled as **Cloud Name**.
* **API Key**: This key is used to authenticate your API requests. It's also found in the **Account Details** section or the **Cloudinary Console**. Copy the value labeled as **API Key**.
* **API Secret**: This is a sensitive key used to sign API requests. It’s available in the same section as the API Key. Be sure to keep this key secure. Copy the value labeled as **API Secret**.

#### 5. **Set Up Your Environment Variables**

* Store these credentials securely in your project's `.env` file
