diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,15 +11,14 @@ PantryPal is your personal kitchen assistant, designed to help you create delici
   - View additional information such as nutritional information, prep time, serving size, and diets
   - Create accounts manually or sign in with Google
   - Favorite recipes and associated information for future reference
-## Additional Features 
+
+## Additional Features
 - Open AI API Integration:  
-  - Input ingredients via imagee upload
+  - Input ingredients via image upload
   - Edit recipe ingredients to match user constraints
 - Social Features:
   - Share recipes with family and friends via various platforms
-  - Contact Pantry Pal's developers for feedback, commments, and bug reports
-
-
+  - Contact PantryPal's developers for feedback, comments, and bug reports
 
 ---
 
@@ -32,7 +31,6 @@ git clone https://github.com/kumarkrishh/pantrypal.ai
 cd pantrypal.ai
 ```
 
-
 ### Create a local .env file with the following:
 
 ```python
@@ -58,12 +56,155 @@ npm install
 npm run dev
 ```
 
-The app will be visible at [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000), or another port as specified, in your browser
+The app will be visible at [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000), or another port as specified, in your browser.
 
-### Important Note: 
-- Make sure that you are on "eduroam" WiFi for full functionality (as opposed to "UCLA_WEB" or "UCLA_WIFI")
+### Important Note:
+- Make sure that you are on "eduroam" WiFi for full functionality (as opposed to "UCLA_WEB" or "UCLA_WIFI").
 
 ---
+
+# PantryPal API Keys Setup Guide
+
+---
+
+### 1. Google OAuth Credentials
+
+**Variables:**
+- `GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID`
+- `GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET`
+
+**Steps:**
+1. **Create a Google Cloud Project:**
+   - Go to the [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/).
+   - Click **New Project**, name it (e.g., `PantryPal`), and create.
+
+2. **Set Up OAuth Consent Screen:**
+   - Navigate to **APIs & Services > OAuth consent screen**.
+   - Select **External**, fill in required details, and save.
+
+3. **Create OAuth Client ID:**
+   - Go to **APIs & Services > Credentials**.
+   - Click **Create Credentials > OAuth client ID**.
+   - Choose **Web application**, set authorized origins (`http://localhost:3000`), and redirect URI (`http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback/google`).
+   - Save and copy the **Client ID** and **Client Secret**.
+
+---
+
+### 2. NextAuth Configuration
+
+**Variables:**
+- `NEXTAUTH_URL`
+- `NEXTAUTH_SECRET`
+
+**Steps:**
+1. **Set `NEXTAUTH_URL`:**
+   - Use `http://localhost:3000` for local development.
+
+2. **Generate `NEXTAUTH_SECRET`:**
+   - Run the following command in your terminal:
+     ```bash
+     node -e "console.log(require('crypto').randomBytes(32).toString('hex'))"
+     ```
+   - Copy the generated string.
+
+---
+
+### 3. MongoDB URI
+
+**Variable:**
+- `MONGODB_URI`
+
+**Steps:**
+1. **Sign Up for MongoDB Atlas:**
+   - Create an account at [MongoDB Atlas](https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas).
+
+2. **Create a Cluster:**
+   - Choose a free tier (M0) and deploy your cluster.
+
+3. **Set Up Database User & Network Access:**
+   - Create a database user with a password.
+   - Whitelist your IP address or use `0.0.0.0/0` for all (not recommended for production).
+
+4. **Get Connection String:**
+   - Navigate to **Clusters > Connect > Connect your application**.
+   - Copy the connection string and replace `<password>` with your user's password.
+
+---
+
+### 4. Spoonacular API Keys
+
+**Variables:**
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_SPOONACULAR_API_KEY_1`
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_SPOONACULAR_API_KEY_2`
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_SPOONACULAR_API_KEY_3`
+
+**Steps:**
+1. **Sign Up:**
+   - Register at the [Spoonacular API](https://spoonacular.com/food-api).
+
+2. **Subscribe to a Plan:**
+   - Choose a plan based on your needs.
+
+3. **Obtain API Keys:**
+   - Access your dashboard to find and generate multiple API keys.
+
+---
+
+### 5. Gemini API Key
+
+**Variable:**
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_GEMINI_API_KEY`
+
+**Steps:**
+1. **Create a Gemini Account:**
+   - Sign up at [Gemini](https://www.gemini.com/).
+
+2. **Generate API Key:**
+   - Go to **Settings > API**.
+   - Create a new API key with necessary permissions.
+   - Copy the **API Key**.
+
+*Note: Ensure this refers to the correct Gemini service you intend to use.*
+
+---
+
+### 6. OpenAI API Key
+
+**Variable:**
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_OPENAI_API_KEY`
+
+**Steps:**
+1. **Sign Up:**
+   - Register at [OpenAI](https://platform.openai.com/signup/).
+
+2. **Generate API Key:**
+   - Navigate to [API Keys](https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys).
+   - Click **Create new secret key** and copy it.
+
+---
+
+### 7. EmailJS Configuration
+
+**Variables:**
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_EMAIL_JS_SERVICE_ID`
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_EMAIL_JS_TEMPLATE_ID`
+- `NEXT_PUBLIC_EMAIL_JS_USER_ID`
+
+**Steps:**
+1. **Sign Up:**
+   - Create an account at [EmailJS](https://www.emailjs.com/).
+
+2. **Add Email Service:**
+   - Go to **Email Services** and add your email provider.
+
+3. **Create Email Template:**
+   - Design and save a template to get the **Template ID**.
+
+4. **Get User ID:**
+   - Find your **User ID** under **Account > API Keys**.
+
+---
+
 ## Project Contributors:
 - Krish Kumar (kumarkrishh)
 - Aditya Rao (adityar-123)