Update Getting Started articles to use API keys instead of passwords

Author: yordan-mitev

_contentTemplates/common/nuget.md

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ As the Telerik NuGet server requires authentication, the first step is to obtain
 1. Go to the [NuGet Keys](https://www.telerik.com/account/downloads/nuget-keys) page in your Telerik account.
 1. Click **Generate New Key +**.
 
-   ![Manage NuGet Keys](../../installation/images/account-generate-nuget-api-key.png)
+   ![Manage NuGet Keys](/installation/images/account-generate-nuget-api-key.png)
 
 1. In the **Key Note** field, add a note that describes the API key.
 1. Click **Generate Key**.

get-started/first-steps-vs-code.md

@@ -58,13 +58,15 @@ If you encounter any issues creating the basic project, see the complete guide i
 
 Telerik maintains a NuGet feed with official UI for .NET MAUI releases and service packs. These packages are available for registered users with an active trial or commercial license. Adding the Telerik NuGet server as a source lets you download and install Telerik packages containing controls and utilities. As Visual Studio Code does not offer a built-in NuGet packet manager, use .NET CLI to add a new package source.
 
-To add the Telerik NuGet source using .NET CLI, use the command below. Replace the placeholders with your Telerik account user name and password.
+@[template](/_contentTemplates/common/nuget.md#generate-nuget-key)
+
+Next, use the command below to add the Telerik NuGet source using .NET CLI. Replace the NuGet API key placeholder with the API key that you generated.
 
 ```bash
-dotnet nuget add source https://nuget.telerik.com/v3/index.json --name TelerikNuGetFeed --username <TELERIK EMAIL> --password <TELERIK PASSWORD> --store-password-in-clear-text
+dotnet nuget add source https://nuget.telerik.com/v3/index.json --name TelerikNuGetFeed --username api-key --password <YOUR-NUGET-API-KEY> --store-password-in-clear-text
 ```
 
->caution Storing passwords in plain text is strongly discouraged. This guide uses the `--store-password-in-clear-text` only for simplicity. For real-world scenarios, use secure methods, such as encrypted passwords or API keys. See <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/nuget/consume-packages/consuming-packages-authenticated-feeds#security-best-practices-for-managing-credentials" target="_blank">Microsoft's security best practices</a> for more information on how to securely store your NuGet source credentials. 
+>See <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/nuget/consume-packages/consuming-packages-authenticated-feeds#security-best-practices-for-managing-credentials" target="_blank">Microsoft's security best practices</a> for more information on how to securely store your NuGet source credentials.
 
 ## Step 4: Install the Telerik UI for .NET MAUI Controls
 

get-started/first-steps-vs.md

@@ -51,6 +51,8 @@ If you encounter any issues creating the basic project, see the complete guide i
 
 Telerik maintains a NuGet feed with official UI for .NET MAUI releases and service packs. These packages are available for registered users with an active trial or commercial license. Adding the Telerik NuGet server as a source in Visual Studio lets you download and install Telerik packages containing controls and utilities.
 
+@[template](/_contentTemplates/common/nuget.md#generate-nuget-key)
+
 To add the Telerik NuGet source to Visual Studio:
 
 1. In Visual Studio go to **Tools** > **NuGet Package Manager** > **Package Manager Settings**.
@@ -61,7 +63,7 @@ To add the Telerik NuGet source to Visual Studio:
 
 1. Add the `https://nuget.telerik.com/v3/index.json` URL as a **Source**. Click **OK**.
 
-1. Whenever Visual Studio displays a dialog to enter credentials for `nuget.telerik.com`, use your Telerik account email and password.
+1. Whenever Visual Studio displays a dialog to enter credentials for `nuget.telerik.com`, use `api-key` as the username and your NuGet API key as the password.
 
 	![Add the Telerik NuGet Feed in Visual Studio](./images/telerik-nuget-feed.png)
 
@@ -71,7 +73,7 @@ To add the Telerik NuGet source to Visual Studio:
 
 2. Install the Telerik UI for .NET MAUI package:
 
-   1. Select the `telerik.com` **Package source** that you [added earlier](#step-2-add-the-telerik-nuget-server). As this is a private NuGet feed, you must authenticate with your [Telerik account](https://www.telerik.com/account/) user name and password.
+  1. Select the `telerik.com` **Package source** that you [added earlier](#step-2-add-the-telerik-nuget-server). As this is a private NuGet feed, you must authenticate using `api-key` as the username and [your NuGet API key](#step-3-add-the-telerik-nuget-server) as the password.
 
    1. Select the **Browse** tab, enter `MAUI` in the search box, and then select the `Telerik.UI.for.Maui` package.