---
title: Using the Minimax API Key in LobeHub
description: >-
  Learn how to configure and use the MiniMax AI model in LobeHub. This guide
  walks you through obtaining a MiniMax API key, detailed setup steps, and
  starting conversations with the MiniMax model.
tags:
  - LobeHub
  - MiniMax
  - API Key
  - Web UI
---

# Using Minimax in LobeHub

<Image alt={'Using Minimax in LobeHub'} cover src={'/blog/assets34400653/703f170b-c03b-4c71-b57d-c2357596bdfb.webp'} />

[MiniMax](https://www.minimaxi.com/) is a general artificial intelligence company founded in 2021, dedicated to co-creating intelligence with users. MiniMax has independently developed multi-modal general-purpose large models, including trillion-parameter MoE text models, speech models, and image models. It has also launched applications such as Conch AI.

This guide will walk you through how to use MiniMax in LobeHub:

<Steps>
  ### Step 1: Obtain a MiniMax API Key

  - Register and log in to the [MiniMax Developer Platform](https://www.minimaxi.com/platform)
  - Navigate to the `Account Management` section and find the `API Keys` menu to create a new key

  <Image alt={'Create a MiniMax API Key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets34400653/f6e46f1c-0ac9-42ae-8e83-ddb0cc6c5bf8.webp'} />

  - Enter a name for your API key and create it

  <Image alt={'Enter API Key Name'} inStep src={'/blog/assets34400653/cbc23ca9-1188-4b85-8ef0-e75ac7d74b92.webp'} />

  - Copy the API key from the pop-up dialog and store it securely

  <Image alt={'Save API Key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets34400653/fb0f7574-c2f5-40d6-8613-3749e85ce881.webp'} />

  <Callout type={'warning'}>
    Make sure to store your API key securely, as it will only be shown once. If you lose it, you’ll need to generate a new one.
  </Callout>

  ### Step 2: Configure MiniMax in LobeHub

  - Go to the `Settings` page in LobeHub
  - Under `AI Providers`, locate the `MiniMax` configuration section

  <Image alt={'Enter API Key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets34400653/b839e04e-0cef-46a3-bb84-0484a3f51c69.webp'} />

  - Enable MiniMax and paste in your API key
  - Choose a MiniMax model for your AI assistant to start chatting

  <Image alt={'Select MiniMax Model and Start Chatting'} inStep src={'/blog/assets34400653/f7d59c7a-abd0-4ebd-8c72-ca10c47a0f1a.webp'} />

  <Callout type={'warning'}>
    Please note that usage may incur charges from the API provider. Refer to MiniMax’s pricing policy for more details.
  </Callout>
</Steps>

You're all set! You can now start chatting with models powered by MiniMax in LobeHub.
