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

# Using SiliconCloud in LobeHub

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[SiliconCloud](https://siliconflow.cn/) is an AI service platform based on open-source foundational models, offering a variety of generative AI (GenAI) services.

This guide will walk you through how to use SiliconCloud within LobeHub.

<Steps>
  ### Step 1: Obtain an API Key from SiliconCloud

  - Register and log in to [SiliconCloud](https://cloud.siliconflow.cn/account/ak)
  - Click on the `API Key` menu on the left sidebar
  - Create a new API key and copy it

  <Image alt={'Create an API Key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets56e5331e7fae3754820790c824cdc480.webp'} />

  ### Step 2: Configure SiliconCloud in LobeHub

  - Go to the `Settings` page in LobeHub
  - Under `AI Providers`, find the configuration section for `SiliconFlow`

  <Image alt={'Enter the API Key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets94f55c97a24a08c7a5923c23ee2d7eef.webp'} />

  - Paste the API key you obtained
  - Choose a model from SiliconCloud for your AI assistant to start chatting

  <Image alt={'Select a SiliconCloud model and start chatting'} inStep src={'/blog/assets94397c91265c37b9f313dc439b90125f.webp'} />

  <Callout type={'warning'}>
    You may need to pay the API service provider during usage. Please refer to SiliconCloud’s pricing policy for details.
  </Callout>
</Steps>

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