---
title: Using DeepSeek API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
  Learn how to use DeepSeek-V2 in LobeChat, obtain API keys. Get started with
  DeepSeek integration now!
tags:
  - DeepSeek
  - LobeChat
  - DeepSeek-V2
  - API Key
  - Web UI
---

# Using DeepSeek in LobeChat

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  alt={'Using DeepSeek in LobeChat'}
  cover
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/b4d12904-9d5d-46de-bd66-901eeb9c8e52'}
/>

[DeepSeek](https://www.deepseek.com/) is an advanced open-source Large Language Model (LLM). The latest version, DeepSeek-V2, has made significant optimizations in architecture and performance, reducing training costs by 42.5% and inference costs by 93.3%.

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

<Steps>

### Step 1: Obtain DeepSeek API Key

- First, you need to register and log in to the [DeepSeek](https://platform.deepseek.com/) open platform.

<Callout type={'info'}>New users will receive a free quota of 500M Tokens</Callout>

- Go to the `API keys` menu and click on `Create API Key`.

<Image
  alt={'Create Deepseek API Key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/5707b392-1ee6-4db6-95cb-9d6c902747d2'}
/>

- Enter the API key name in the pop-up dialog box.

<Image
  alt={'Enter Deepseek API Name'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/c1d1d816-6339-41a6-9bc9-e2c3b2762291'}
/>

- Copy the generated API key and save it securely.

<Image
  alt={'Save Deepseek API Key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/198217a6-84fa-441c-bcbe-8cded1106d6c'}
/>

<Callout type={'warning'}>
  Please store the key securely as it will only appear once. If you accidentally lose it, you will
  need to create a new key.
</Callout>

### Step 2: Configure DeepSeek in LobeChat

- Access the `App Settings` interface in LobeChat.
- Find the setting for `DeepSeek` under `Language Models`.

<Image
  alt={'Enter Deepseek API Key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/bae262d6-0d49-47f3-bc9c-356cf6f3f34e'}
/>

- Open DeepSeek and enter the obtained API key.
- Choose a DeepSeek model for your assistant to start the conversation.

<Image
  alt={'Select Deepseek Model'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/84568505-6efe-4518-8888-682ccdd92197'}
/>

<Callout type={'warning'}>
  You may need to pay the API service provider during usage, please refer to DeepSeek's relevant
  pricing policies.
</Callout>

</Steps>

You can now engage in conversations using the models provided by Deepseek in LobeChat.
