---
title: Using Tencent Cloud API Key in LobeChat
description: Learn how to configure and use Tencent Cloud AI models in LobeChat, obtain an API key, and start a conversation.
tags:
  - LobeChat
  - Tencent Cloud
  - API Key
  - Web UI
---

# Using Tencent Cloud in LobeChat

<Image alt={'Using Tencent Cloud in LobeChat'} cover src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/aa91ca54-65fc-4e33-8c76-999f0a5d2bee'} />

[Tencent Cloud](https://cloud.tencent.com/) is the cloud computing service brand of Tencent, specializing in providing cloud computing services for enterprises and developers. Tencent Cloud provides a series of AI large model solutions, through which AI models can be connected stably and efficiently.

This document will guide you on how to connect Tencent Cloud's AI models in LobeChat:

<Steps>
  ### Step 1: Obtain the Tencent Cloud API Key

  - First, visit [Tencent Cloud](https://cloud.tencent.com/) and complete the registration and login.
  - Enter the Tencent Cloud Console and navigate to [Large-scale Knowledge Engine Atomic Capability](https://console.cloud.tencent.com/lkeap).
  - Activate the Large-scale Knowledge Engine, which requires real-name authentication during the activation process.

  <Image alt={'Enter the Large-scale Knowledge Engine Atomic Capability Page'} inStep src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/22e1a039-5e6e-4c40-8266-19821677618a'} />

  - In the `Access via OpenAI SDK` option, click the `Create API Key` button to create a new API Key.
  - You can view and manage the created API Keys in `API Key Management`.
  - Copy and save the created API Key.

  ### Step 2: Configure Tencent Cloud in LobeChat

  - Visit the `Application Settings` and `AI Service Provider` interface of LobeChat.
  - Find the `Tencent Cloud` settings item in the list of providers.

  <Image alt={'Fill in the Tencent Cloud API Key'} inStep src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a9de7780-d0cb-47d5-ad9c-fcbbec14b940'} />

  - Open the Tencent Cloud provider and fill in the obtained API Key.
  - Select a Tencent Cloud model for your assistant to start the conversation.

  <Image alt={'Select Tencent Cloud Model'} inStep src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/162bc64e-0d34-4a4e-815a-028247b73143'} />

  <Callout type={'warning'}>
    You may need to pay the API service provider during use, please refer to Tencent Cloud's relevant fee policy.
  </Callout>
</Steps>

You can now use the models provided by Tencent Cloud in LobeChat to have conversations.