How to Connect Your AI API Keys on iPhone

Get Your API Keys

To start using LLMConnect, you will need to obtain the API keys from the model providers. Follow these guides to get them.

OpenAI

Access models like GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, and o1

Registration and Login

Step 1: Create an account

  • Visit the OpenAI page (platform.openai.com)
  • Sign up with your email, name, and phone number
  • You can also use an existing Google or Microsoft account
  • You will receive a verification email that you must confirm by clicking the link

Step 2: Log in

  • Once your account is verified, log in to platform.openai.com
  • Use the credentials you created during registration

Obtaining the API Key

Step 3: Access the API Keys section

  • In the upper right corner, locate your account icon
  • Click on the dropdown menu
  • Select "View API Keys"

Step 4: Generate the new API Key

  • Click the "Create new secret key" button
  • Assign a descriptive name to your API Key to identify its use
  • Confirm the creation

Step 5: Save the API Key

  • IMPORTANT: Immediately copy the API Key that is displayed
  • Store it in a safe place (text document or password manager)
  • Note that you will not be able to see this key again once you close the window

Additional Configuration

Step 6: Set up payment method

  • Using the API is paid
  • Set up a valid payment method in your account
  • The API will not work until you complete this step

Step 7: Set usage limits

  • Set monthly spending limits
  • This will help you control the costs of using the API
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Anthropic

Access Claude models from Anthropic

Registration and Access

Step 1: Visit the website

  • Go to console.anthropic.com
  • Create a new account if you do not have an existing one

Step 2: Access the Console

  • Log in to your account
  • You will be directed to the main dashboard of Anthropic

Generating the API Key

Step 3: Access the API Keys section

  • In the dashboard, find and click on the "Get API Keys" option

Step 4: Create a new key

  • Click the "+Create Key" button
  • In the popup window, assign a descriptive name to your key
  • Confirm the creation by clicking "Create Key"

Step 5: Save the key

  • IMPORTANT: Immediately copy the API key that is displayed
  • Store this key in a safe place
  • Note that this will be the only time you can see the full key
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OpenRouter

Access multiple AI models in one place

Initial Registration

Step 1: Create an account

  • Visit openrouter.ai
  • Click on the registration option
  • Complete the form with your personal information
  • Accept the terms of service and privacy policy

Obtaining the API Key

Step 2: Access the keys section

  • Log in to your account
  • Navigate to the API keys section at openrouter.ai/keys
  • Click on the option to create a new API key

Step 3: Configure the key

  • Assign a descriptive name to your key (e.g., "Typing Mind")
  • Leave the credit limit empty if you want unlimited access
  • Confirm the creation of the key

Credit Configuration

Step 4: Add funds

  • Go to Account > Settings
  • Scroll down to the credits section
  • Add credits to your account to use premium models
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Groq

Access fast LLM inference with Groq

Registration and Access

Step 1: Create an account

  • Visit console.groq.com
  • Create a new account if you don't have one
  • Log in to your Groq Cloud account

Obtaining the API Key

Step 2: Access API Keys section

  • In the left navigation panel, locate and click on "API Keys"

Step 3: Generate new key

  • Click the "Create API Key" button
  • Assign a descriptive name to your key
  • IMPORTANT: Copy the generated API Key immediately
  • Store the key in a secure location
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Perplexity

Access Perplexity AI models and APIs

Registration and Access

Step 1: Visit and Register

  • Visit perplexity.ai
  • Create a new account or sign in if you already have one

Getting the API Key

Step 2: Access API Keys

  • Navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard
  • Click on "Generate New API Key"
  • IMPORTANT: Copy and save your API key immediately
  • Store the key in a secure location
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DeepSeek

Access DeepSeek's powerful AI models

Registration and Access

Step 1: Create an account

  • Visit platform.deepseek.com
  • Sign up for a new account
  • Verify your email address

Getting the API Key

Step 2: Access API Keys section

  • Log in to your DeepSeek account
  • Navigate to the API section
  • Click on "Create new API key"

Step 3: Generate and save key

  • IMPORTANT: Copy your API key immediately
  • Store it in a secure location
  • Note that you won't be able to see this key again

Account Setup

Step 4: Add payment method

  • Add a valid payment method to your account
  • Set usage limits if desired
  • Review pricing for different models
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