---
title: Using Mistral AI API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
  Learn how to integrate Mistral AI into LobeChat for enhanced conversational
  experiences. Follow the steps to configure Mistral AI and start using its
  models.
tags:
  - Mistral AI
  - Web UI
  - API key
---

# Using Mistral AI in LobeChat

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  alt={'Using Mistral AI in LobeChat'}
  cover
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/17870709/a3f9f63a-48f8-4567-b960-7f3636c0d4ed'}
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The Mistral AI API is now available for everyone to use. This document will guide you on how to use [Mistral AI](https://mistral.ai/) in LobeChat:

<Steps>

### Step 1: Obtain Mistral AI API Key

- Create a [Mistral AI](https://mistral.ai/) account
- Obtain your [API key](https://console.mistral.ai/user/api-keys/)

<Image
  alt={'Obtain your API Key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/17870709/79faa59a-dfc0-4365-a679-5fc12c12bc70'}
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### Step 2: Configure Mistral AI in LobeChat

- Go to the `Settings` interface in LobeChat
- Find the setting for `Mistral AI` under `Language Model`

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  alt={'Enter API Key'}
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  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/17870709/ba8e688a-e0c1-4567-9013-94205f83fc60'}
/>

<Callout type={'warning'}>
  If you are using mistral.ai, your account must have a valid subscription for the API key to work
  properly. Newly created API keys may take 2-3 minutes to become active. If the "Test" button
  fails, please retry after 2-3 minutes.
</Callout>

- Enter the obtained API key
- Choose a Mistral AI model for your AI assistant to start the conversation

<Image
  alt={'Select Mistral AI Model and Start Conversation'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/17870709/82cf4f5c-be5c-4126-a475-3a03468a9c39'}
/>

<Callout type={'warning'}>
  During usage, you may need to pay the API service provider, please refer to Mistral AI's relevant
  pricing policies.
</Callout>

</Steps>

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