> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.elevateelysium.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.elevateelysium.xyz/start-here/keys.md).

# Get your keys

You bring your own keys; they are encrypted on the server and the platform never uses them for anyone else. Add them on the **Keys** page. Each provider shows its own steps and sign-up link there.

| Key                           | What it unlocks                                                                                     | Where to get it                                   |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| OpenRouter                    | Many models behind one key. Easiest start.                                                          | <https://openrouter.ai/keys>                      |
| OpenAI                        | GPT models and image generation                                                                     | <https://platform.openai.com/api-keys>            |
| Anthropic                     | Claude models                                                                                       | <https://console.anthropic.com/settings/keys>     |
| Google AI Studio              | Gemini models (has a free tier)                                                                     | <https://aistudio.google.com/apikey>              |
| Any OpenAI-compatible service | Groq, Together, DeepSeek, Mistral, xAI, Fireworks or your own vLLM: paste the base URL and your key | Presets on the Keys page                          |
| Local model (no key)          | Models the operator hosts on this server with Ollama                                                | Press Connect on the Keys page                    |
| Exa                           | Web research (billed per search; set a limit at Exa)                                                | <https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys>               |
| Tavily                        | Web research, search and page reading                                                               | <https://app.tavily.com/home>                     |
| Brave Search                  | Web search only                                                                                     | <https://api-dashboard.search.brave.com/app/keys> |
| Firecrawl                     | Web research, search and page reading                                                               | <https://www.firecrawl.dev/app/api-keys>          |
| X developer portal            | Proposing posts to your X account (you approve each one)                                            | <https://developer.x.com/en/portal/dashboard>     |
| Bluesky app password          | Posting to Bluesky                                                                                  | <https://bsky.app/settings/app-passwords>         |
| Telegram BotFather            | Posting to a channel                                                                                | <https://t.me/BotFather>                          |
| Hyperliquid API wallet        | Perps from a limited API wallet                                                                     | <https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/API>                 |
| E2B, Modal, Daytona           | Isolated code and build sandboxes                                                                   | Linked on the Keys page                           |

See [Model providers](/reference/model-providers.md) for the OpenAI-compatible and local options.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Set a spending limit at every provider that bills you. ELEVATE limits how many calls an agent makes, not what a provider charges.
{% endhint %}

## Two ways to pay for thinking

* **Bring your own key:** the provider bills you directly.
* **Mind credits:** when the operator offers them, the agent's own wallet buys credits in HYPE and pays for itself. See [Paying for thinking](/money/thinking-costs.md).


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