---
title: Using Qwen2 API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
  Learn how to integrate and utilize Tongyi Qianwen, a powerful language model
  by Alibaba Cloud, in LobeChat for various tasks. Follow the steps to activate
  the service, obtain the API key, and configure Tongyi Qianwen for seamless
  interaction.
tags:
  - Tongyi Qianwen
  - Alibaba Cloud
  - DashScope
  - API key
  - Web UI
---

# Using Tongyi Qianwen in LobeChat

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  alt={'Using Tongyi Qianwen in LobeChat'}
  cover
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/4e057b43-1e3e-4e96-a948-7cdbff303dcb'}
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[Tongyi Qianwen](https://tongyi.aliyun.com/) is a large-scale language model independently developed by Alibaba Cloud, with powerful natural language understanding and generation capabilities. It can answer various questions, create text content, express opinions, write code, and play a role in multiple fields.

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

<Steps>

### Step 1: Activate DashScope Model Service

- Visit and log in to Alibaba Cloud's [DashScope](https://dashscope.console.aliyun.com/) platform.
- If it is your first time, you need to activate the DashScope service.
- If you have already activated it, you can skip this step.

<Image
  alt={'Activate DashScope service'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/4f8d0102-7ca7-4f23-b96f-3fc5cf2cd66e'}
/>

### Step 2: Obtain DashScope API Key

- Go to the `API-KEY` interface and create an API key.

<Image
  alt={'Create Tongyi Qianwen API key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/eee046cb-189b-4635-ac94-19d50b17a18a'}
/>

- Copy the API key from the pop-up dialog box and save it securely.

<Image
  alt={'Copy Tongyi Qianwen API key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/cec2e032-54e1-49b1-a212-4d9736927156'}
/>

<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 3: Configure Tongyi Qianwen in LobeChat

- Visit the `Settings` interface in LobeChat.
- Find the setting for `Tongyi Qianwen` under `Language Model`.

<Image
  alt={'Enter API key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/c2e6a58b-95eb-4f40-8add-83f4316a719b'}
/>

- Open Tongyi Qianwen and enter the obtained API key.
- Choose a Qwen model for your AI assistant to start the conversation.

<Image
  alt={'Select Qwen model and start conversation'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/f4a23c2a-503e-4731-bc4d-922bce0b6039'}
/>

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

</Steps>

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