> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zaia.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zaia.app/settings/providers.md).

# Providers

#### Connect and manage your AI model providers

The Providers section allows you to use your own LLM API tokens (like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini) in Zaia Endless.

### 🔹 OpenAI

#### **Steps:**

1. Create or log in to your OpenAI account at the [OpenAI Platform](https://platform.openai.com/).
2. Navigate to the [creation key page](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys).
3. Click the `+ Create new secret key` button in the top-right corner
4. Give your key a descriptive name.
   1. Optional → Select a specific project to restrict the key.
5. Click `Create secret key`.
6. Copy your key, save it in a secure location, and add it as a Provider in Zaia.

{% hint style="info" %}
⚠️ **Important:**\
Copy the key immediately. This is the only time you will see the full secret key.
{% endhint %}

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### 🔹 **Anthropic (Claude)**

#### **Steps:**

1. Create or log in to your account at the [Claude Platform](https://platform.claude.com).
2. Click the `+ Create key` button in the top-right corner.
3. Give your key a descriptive name.
   1. Optional → Select a specific workspace to restrict the key.
4. Click  `Add`.
5. Click `Copy Key` .
6. Copy your key, save it in a secure location, and add it as a Provider in Zaia.

{% hint style="info" %}
&#x20;⚠️ **Important:**\
Copy the key immediately. This is the only time you will see the full secret key.
{% endhint %}

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### 🔹 **Google Gemini (Google AI Studio)**

#### **Steps:**

1. Create or log in to your Google account at [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/)
2. Click on `Get API Key` in the bottom-left sidebar.
3. Click the `Create API key` button in the top-right corner.
4. Give your key a descriptive name.
   1. Optional → Select a specific project to restrict the key.
5. Click `Create API key`.
6. Copy your key, save it in a secure location, and add it as a Provider in Zaia.

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💡 Note:\
Google allows you to view your existing keys at any time in the AI Studio dashboard.
{% endhint %}

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### **4. OpenRouter**

#### **Steps:**

1. Create or log in to your OpenRouter at [Open Router](https://openrouter.ai/)
2. Click `Get API Key` .
3. Click `Create` .
4. Give your key a descriptive name.
   1. Credit limit (optional): Configure a spending limit for this key.
   2. Reset limit every...: Configure how often the credits reset.
   3. Expiration: Set an automatic expiration date for the key.
5. Click `Create` .
6. Copy your key, save it in a secure location, and add it as a Provider in Zaia.

{% hint style="info" %}
&#x20;⚠️ **Important:**\
Copy the key immediately. This is the only time you will see the full secret key.
{% endhint %}

***

### How to configure your provider inside Zaia Endless

You can configure your provider key within Zaia Endless in two ways: via the **Workspace Settings** under the **Integrations** section or page or on **Agent Instructions Page**.

### Option 1: Through Main Workspace page

#### **Steps:**

1. Once logged in, click the workspace selector in the top-left corner.
   1. Click the **cog icon** (Settings) next to your workspace name.
2. In the `Integrations` section, click the `Providers` button.
3. Click the `+ Configure Provider` button.

### Option 2: Through an Agent page

#### **Steps:**

1. Once logged in, click `Builder` in the left-hand main menu.
2. Select an existing agent or click to create a new one.
3. Within the agent configuration, locate the Provider section.
4. Click `Configure Provider +` button.

### Configure the Provider

Regardless of the path you chose above, the final configuration steps are the same:

#### **Steps:**

1. **Name**: Give your provider a recognizable name.
2. **Description (Optional)**: Add a brief description if needed.
3. **Select Provider**: Choose your desired provider from the list.
4. **Provider Token**: Enter your specific provider API token/key.
5. Click in `create` to save your settings.
