---
title: Using Stepfun API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
  Learn how to integrate Stepfun AI models into LobeChat for engaging
  conversations. Obtain Stepfun API key, configure Stepfun in LobeChat settings,
  and select a model to start chatting.
tags:
  - Stepfun
  - API key
  - Web UI
---

# Using Stepfun in LobeChat

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  alt={'Using Stepfun in LobeChat'}
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[Stepfun](https://www.stepfun.com/) is a startup focusing on the research and development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). They have released the Step-1 billion-parameter language model, Step-1V billion-parameter multimodal model, and the Step-2 trillion-parameter MoE language model preview.

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

<Steps>

### Step 1: Obtain Stepfun API Key

- Visit and log in to the [Stepfun Open Platform](https://platform.stepfun.com/)
- Go to the `API Key` menu, where the system has already created an API key for you
- Copy the created API key

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  alt={'Obtain Stepfun API Key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/33d8ce3b-0083-48aa-9a66-3825e726c4de'}
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### Step 2: Configure Stepfun in LobeChat

- Visit the `Settings` interface in LobeChat
- Find the setting for Stepfun under `Language Models`

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  alt={'Enter API Key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/470e5669-650b-46cf-8024-a1476c166059'}
/>

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

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  alt={'Select Stepfun model and start conversation'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat/assets/34400653/0275a552-f189-42b5-bf40-f9891c428b3d'}
/>

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

</Steps>

You can now use the models provided by Stepfun to have conversations in LobeChat.
