---
title: Using Groq API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
  Learn how to obtain GroqCloud API keys and configure Groq in LobeChat for
  optimal performance.
tags:
  - LPU Inference Engine
  - GroqCloud
  - LLAMA3
  - Qwen2
  - API keys
  - Web UI
---

# Using Groq in LobeChat

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  alt={'Using Groq in LobeChat'}
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Groq's [LPU Inference Engine](https://wow.groq.com/news_press/groq-lpu-inference-engine-leads-in-first-independent-llm-benchmark/) has excelled in the latest independent Large Language Model (LLM) benchmark, redefining the standard for AI solutions with its remarkable speed and efficiency. By integrating LobeChat with Groq Cloud, you can now easily leverage Groq's technology to accelerate the operation of large language models in LobeChat.

<Callout type={'info'}>
  Groq's LPU Inference Engine achieved a sustained speed of 300 tokens per second in internal
  benchmark tests, and according to benchmark tests by ArtificialAnalysis.ai, Groq outperformed
  other providers in terms of throughput (241 tokens per second) and total time to receive 100
  output tokens (0.8 seconds).
</Callout>

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

<Steps>
  ### Obtaining GroqCloud API Keys

First, you need to obtain an API Key from the [GroqCloud Console](https://console.groq.com/).

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  alt={'Get GroqCloud API Key'}
  height={274}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/6942287e-fbb1-4a10-a1ce-caaa6663da1e'}
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Create an API Key in the `API Keys` menu of the console.

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  alt={'Save GroqCloud API Key'}
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  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/eb57ca57-4f45-4409-91ce-9fa9c7c626d6'}
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<Callout type={'warning'}>
  Safely store the key from the pop-up as it will only appear once. If you accidentally lose it, you
  will need to create a new key.
</Callout>

### Configure Groq in LobeChat

You can find the Groq configuration option in `Settings` -> `Language Model`, where you can input the API Key you just obtained.

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</Steps>

Next, select a Groq-supported model in the assistant's model options, and you can experience the powerful performance of Groq in LobeChat.

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  alt={'Select and use Groq model'}
  src="https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/28616219/b6b8226b-183f-4249-8255-663a5e9f5af4"
/>
