> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.eigent.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) > Configure your own API keys to use various LLM providers with Eigent. ## What is BYOK? **Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)** allows you to use your own API keys from various AI model providers with Eigent. Instead of relying on a shared service, you connect directly to providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google using your personal API credentials. This gives you: * **Full control** over your API usage and billing * **Direct access** to the latest models from each provider * **Privacy** - your requests go directly to the provider ## OpenAI Configuration (Example) ### Step 1: Get Your API Key 1. Visit the [OpenAI API Keys page](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys) 2. Click **"Create new secret key"** 3. Copy the generated key (you won't be able to see it again) ### Step 2: Configure in Eigent 1. Launch Eigent and go to **Agent** > **Models** 2. Find the **OpenAI** card in the Custom Model section byok_1 1. Fill in the following fields: | Field | Value | Example | | -------------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------- | | **API Key** | Your OpenAI secret key | `sk-proj-xxxx...` | | **API Host** | OpenAI API endpoint | `https://api.openai.com/v1` | | **Model Type** | The model you want to use | `gpt-4o`, `gpt-4o-mini` | 4. Click **Save** to validate and store your configuration 5. Click **Set as Default** to use this provider for your agents ## Configuration Fields | Field | Description | Required | | ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | **API Key** | Your authentication key from the provider | Yes | | **API Host** | The API endpoint URL | Yes (pre-filled for most providers) | | **Model Type** | The specific model variant to use | Yes | | **External Config** | Provider-specific settings (e.g., Azure deployment name) | Only for certain providers | ### Azure-Specific Fields | Field | Description | Example | | ------------------- | -------------------------- | -------------------- | | **API Version** | Azure OpenAI API version | `2024-02-15-preview` | | **Deployment Name** | Your Azure deployment name | `my-gpt4-deployment` | ## Common Errors When saving your configuration, Eigent validates your API key and model. Here are the errors you may encounter: | Error | Cause | Solution | | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Invalid key. Validation failed.** | API key is incorrect, expired, or malformed | Double-check your API key. Regenerate a new key if needed. | | **Invalid model name. Validation failed.** | The specified model does not exist or is not available for your account | Verify the model name is correct. Check if you have access to that model. | | **You exceeded your current quota** | API quota exhausted or billing issue | Check your provider's billing dashboard. Add credits or upgrade your plan. | ## Supported Providers Eigent supports the following BYOK providers: | Provider | Default API Host | Official Documentation | | --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **OpenAI** | `https://api.openai.com/v1` | [OpenAI API Docs](https://platform.openai.com/docs/api-reference) | | **Anthropic** | `https://api.anthropic.com/` | [Anthropic API Docs](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/api/getting-started) | | **Google Gemini** | `https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/` | [Gemini API Docs](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs) | | **OpenRouter** | `https://openrouter.ai/api/v1` | [OpenRouter Docs](https://openrouter.ai/docs) | | **OrcaRouter** | `https://api.orcarouter.ai/v1` | [OrcaRouter Docs](https://docs.orcarouter.ai/) | | **Qwen (Alibaba)** | `https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1` | [Qwen API Docs](https://help.aliyun.com/zh/dashscope/developer-reference/api-details) | | **DeepSeek** | `https://api.deepseek.com` | [DeepSeek API Docs](https://platform.deepseek.com/api-docs) | | **Minimax** | `https://api.minimax.io/v1` | [Minimax API Docs](https://platform.minimaxi.com/document/Announcement) | | **Z.ai** | `https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4/` | [Z.ai Platform](https://z.ai) | | **Azure OpenAI** | *(user-provided)* | [Azure OpenAI Docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/reference) | | **AWS Bedrock** | *(user-provided)* | [AWS Bedrock Docs](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/bedrock/latest/userguide/what-is-bedrock.html) | | **OpenAI Compatible** | *(user-provided)* | For custom endpoints (e.g., xAI, local servers) | ## Tips * **Keep your API key secure** - Never share or expose your API key publicly * **Monitor usage** - Check your provider's dashboard regularly to track costs * **Use appropriate models** - Different models have different capabilities and pricing