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API keys

One key works with every model, protocol and tool. Create more only when you want separate spend limits or usage records.

Create a key

1. In the console, open API keys and click Create API key.
2. Give it a name that tells projects or devices apart, such as cursor-laptop.
3. Click Create. The full key and both Base URLs are shown right away, each with a copy button. You can copy the full key from the list again later.

Spend limit and expiry

• Spend limit (USD): the most this key can spend. Leave it blank for no limit beyond your balance. A key over its limit returns 401.
• Expires: never, 30 days, 90 days or a custom date. An expired key returns 401.
• All keys draw from the same account balance; the list shows each key’s spend against its limit.

Keep keys safe

• Keep the key in an environment variable such as AIROUTLY_API_KEY, never in source code or a repository.
• Use a separate key for each machine or project, so you can disable one without touching the others.
• If a key leaks, delete it right away and create a new one. A deleted key stops working immediately.