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Getting Started
New to ViralPulse? 5 minutes is all you need!
Sign-up complete! Start now and expand search with your API key
ViralPulse automatically approves new sign-ups, so you can start right away. Searching without an API key uses the shared system key (Free 5/day · Paid 7/day, 5CR each). Registering your own YouTube API key reduces search cost to 2CR and removes daily limits. Get one for free from Google Cloud Console.
1. Sign Up & Log In
Get started easily with your Google account
Steps
1Click the "Login" button in the top right
2Select your Google account and grant permissions
3Instantly available after automatic approval
4Use the service immediately without waiting for admin approval
Helpful Tips
- •All features are available immediately after sign-up
- •You receive 50 credits as a sign-up bonus
2. Register YouTube API Key (Optional, Recommended)
Use your own API key for more stable, credit-saving search
Steps
1Get a YouTube API key from Google Cloud Console
2Go to Profile menu → "Settings" page
3Enter your key in the "API Key Management" section
4After validation, personal-key search will be enabled
Helpful Tips
- •Free to obtain from Google Cloud Console (daily quota: 10,000)
- •Without an API key: Free 5/day · Paid 7/day limit and 5CR per search
- •Your first YouTube API key registration grants a 10-credit bonus
- •Your own key reduces search cost to 2CR and removes daily limits
3. Start Your First Search
Search and analyze viral Shorts
Steps
1Enter a keyword on the dashboard or search page
2Configure filters (min views, period, category, etc.)
3Click "Search" to view results
4Save videos of interest to your library
Helpful Tips
- •Trending keywords lead to more effective searches
- •Search results are cached for 8 hours for quick re-searches
4. Use Your Library
Save videos and leave notes
Steps
1Click "Save" on a search result
2View saved videos on the Library page
3Add notes to record your ideas
4Organize by category for easy management
Helpful Tips
- •Unlimited video saves for all users
- •Add notes to record your own content ideas
- •Organize systematically by category