# Pinata Help Center

> Help center for Pinata

## General

- [How to Create an Pinata API Key](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/6191471-how-to-create-an-pinata-api-key.md): Create an API key for your Pinata account with ease!
- [How to Use IPFS Desktop With Pinata](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5508876-how-to-use-ipfs-desktop-with-pinata.md): A tutorial on how to use IPFS Desktop with your Pinata account
- [How to upload a large folder by running a local IPFS node](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5509412-how-to-upload-a-large-folder-by-running-a-local-ipfs-node.md): A step-by-step guide on how to transfer content to us over the IPFS network.
- [What Does Unpinning a File Mean](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5506024-what-does-unpinning-a-file-mean.md): Unpinning files on IPFS and the process of garbage collection
- [How To Remove Files on Pinata](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5506008-how-to-remove-files-on-pinata.md)
- [How to Transfer IPFS Content to a Pinata Account](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/6882649-how-to-transfer-ipfs-content-to-a-pinata-account.md): A guide on how you can transfer IPFS content by CID
- [Sunsetting Submarine, Private Files, and Private API - FAQs](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/8313206-sunsetting-submarine-private-files-and-private-api-faqs.md): FAQ on the discontinuation of Submarine, Private Files, and Private API. Learn how to manage files before Dec 1, 2023.
- [IPFS: A Beginner’s Guide](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/8313818-ipfs-a-beginner-s-guide.md): This article aims to break down the essentials of IPFS, making it easier for newcomers to grasp its capabilities, mechanics, and importance.
- [Pinata API - FAQs](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/8314011-pinata-api-faqs.md): Navigate common questions about Pinata's API, from resolving 'invalid request' errors to understanding rate limits and API key management.

## Gateways

- [Dedicated Gateways](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5666429-dedicated-gateways.md)
- [Why Am I Getting a 504 or 400 Error When Trying To View a Folder?](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5537996-why-am-i-getting-a-504-or-400-error-when-trying-to-view-a-folder.md)
- [Set Up A Custom Domain For Your Gateway](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5455526-set-up-a-custom-domain-for-your-gateway.md)
- [How To Set Up A Dedicated IPFS Gateway](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5455525-how-to-set-up-a-dedicated-ipfs-gateway.md)
- [Video: Setting Up A Dedicated IPFS Gateway](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5455524-video-setting-up-a-dedicated-ipfs-gateway.md)
- [How to Enable Video Streaming on a Dedicated Gateway](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/6297322-how-to-enable-video-streaming-on-a-dedicated-gateway.md): Effortlessly use your Dedicated Gateway for video streaming!
- [Public Gateways vs. Dedicated Gateways](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/6297294-public-gateways-vs-dedicated-gateways.md): What's the speed difference between a public gateway and a dedicated gateway?
- [Token URIs in NFT Projects](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/6461213-token-uris-in-nft-projects.md): Difference between ipfs:// and https://gateway
- [How to use Gateway Access Controls with Local Host](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/6950693-how-to-use-gateway-access-controls-with-local-host.md): Need to open up your gateway in a dev environment? This is it!

## NFTs

- [Can I Update a Folder That is Pinned on IPFS?](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5593194-can-i-update-a-folder-that-is-pinned-on-ipfs.md)
- [NFTs and Pinata](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/5455523-nfts-and-pinata.md)
- [How to remove the .json file extensions when uploading your NFT Metadata to IPFS](https://knowledge.pinata.cloud/en/articles/8202905-how-to-remove-the-json-file-extensions-when-uploading-your-nft-metadata-to-ipfs.md): How to get your NFT metadata to appear by removing your .json extensions