---
title: Using SiliconCloud API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
  Learn how to configure and use SiliconCloud's large language models in
  LobeChat, get your API key, and start chatting.
tags:
  - LobeChat
  - SiliconCloud
  - API Key
  - Web UI
---

# Using SiliconCloud in LobeChat

[SiliconCloud](https://siliconflow.cn/zh-cn/siliconcloud) is a cost-effective large model service provider, offering various services such as text generation and image generation.

This document will guide you on how to use SiliconCloud in LobeChat:

<Steps>

### Step 1: Get your SiliconCloud API Key

- First, you need to register and log in to [SiliconCloud](https://cloud.siliconflow.cn/auth/login) 

<Callout type={'info'}>Currently, new users can get 14 yuan free credit upon registration</Callout>

- Go to the `API Key` menu and click `Create New API Key`

- Click copy API key and keep it safe

### Step 2: Configure SiliconCloud in LobeChat

- Visit the `App Settings` interface of LobeChat

- Under `Language Model`, find the `SiliconCloud` settings

- Enable SiliconCloud and enter the obtained API key

- Choose a SiliconCloud model for your assistant and start chatting

<Callout type={'warning'}>
  You may need to pay the API service provider during use. Please refer to SiliconCloud's relevant fee policy.
</Callout>

</Steps>

Now you can use the models provided by SiliconCloud for conversation in LobeChat.