---
title: Using Baichuan API Key in LobeHub
description: >-
  Learn how to configure and use Baichuan's API key in LobeHub to start chatting
  and interacting.
tags:
  - LobeHub
  - Baichuan
  - Baichuan AI
  - API Key
  - Web UI
---

# Using Baichuan in LobeHub

<Image alt={'Using Baichuan in LobeHub'} cover src={'/blog/assets9c1839eb146b89e9e2d262ca95d24323.webp'} />

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

<Steps>
  ### Step 1: Obtain a Baichuan AI API Key

  - Create a [Baichuan AI](https://platform.baichuan-ai.com/homePage) account
  - Generate and retrieve your [API Key](https://platform.baichuan-ai.com/console/apikey)

  <Image alt={'Create API Key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets217222e643d99ab3ba01fe92906f3314.webp'} />

  ### Step 2: Configure Baichuan in LobeHub

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

  <Image alt={'Enter API Key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets8d4fbb776e2209a1ec58c6b3516351a1.webp'} />

  - Paste your API key into the input field
  - Choose a Baichuan model for your AI assistant to start chatting

  <Image alt={'Select Baichuan model and start chatting'} inStep src={'/blog/assets2cfe64ead120815f7ba7100bc3dcfd48.webp'} />

  <Callout type={'warning'}>
    You may need to pay for API usage depending on your usage. Please refer to Baichuan's pricing policy for more details.
  </Callout>
</Steps>

That's it! You're now ready to use Baichuan-powered models in LobeHub for conversations.
