---
title: Using Azure OpenAI API Key in LobeHub
description: >-
  Learn how to configure and use Azure OpenAI models in LobeHub, including how
  to obtain your API key and select a model.
tags:
  - Azure OpenAI
  - API Key
  - Web UI
---

# Using Azure OpenAI in LobeHub

<Image alt={'Using Azure OpenAI in LobeHub'} cover src={'/blog/assets17870709/5efa34c2-6523-43e6-9ade-70ab5d802e13.webp'} />

This guide will walk you through how to use [Azure OpenAI](https://oai.azure.com/) in LobeHub:

<Steps>
  ### Step 1: Obtain Your Azure OpenAI API Key

  - If you haven’t already, you’ll need to sign up for an [Azure OpenAI account](https://oai.azure.com/).

  <Image alt={'Sign up for an Azure OpenAI account'} inStep src={'/blog/assets17870709/a77b0fb2-87d7-4527-a804-2f7ad3634aa5.webp'} />

  - Once registered, go to the `Deployments` page and create a new deployment using the model of your choice.

  <Image alt={'Create a new deployment with your selected model'} inStep src={'/blog/assets17870709/4fae3e6f-e680-4471-93c4-987c19d7170a.webp'} />

  - Navigate to the `Chat` page and click on `View Code` to retrieve your endpoint and API key.

  <Image alt={'Go to the Chat page'} inStep src={'/blog/assets17870709/ac10d9dd-a977-43fb-8397-b2bbdee6a1a1.webp'} />

  <Image alt={'Retrieve your endpoint and API key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets17870709/ab94a7b5-6bc4-41e0-97bc-724ee8e315db.webp'} />

  ### Step 2: Configure Azure OpenAI in LobeHub

  - Open the `Settings` panel in LobeHub
  - Under `AI Providers`, locate the `Azure OpenAI` configuration section

  <Image alt={'Enter your API key'} inStep src={'/blog/assets17870709/63d9f6d4-5b78-4c65-8cd1-ff8b7f143406.webp'} />

  - Paste in the API key you obtained earlier
  - Select an Azure OpenAI model for your AI assistant to start chatting

  <Image alt={'Select an Azure OpenAI model and start chatting'} inStep src={'/blog/assets17870709/ddb44517-8696-4492-acd9-25b590f6069c.webp'} />

  <Callout type={'warning'}>
    You may incur charges from the API provider while using the service. Please refer to Azure OpenAI’s pricing policy for more details.
  </Callout>
</Steps>

And that’s it! You’re now ready to start chatting with models powered by Azure OpenAI in LobeHub.
