> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.llmeasy.ru/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> In 4 steps, create an account, add credit, create an API Key, and continue with the right setup guide for your tool.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an account">
    Visit the <a href={"https://www.llmeasy.ru/register"}>LLMEasy registration page</a> to create an account.

    You'll automatically receive a **\$3 trial credit** on signup.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add credit to your account">
    You can use **Online top-up** or **Redeem code**. After adding credit, return to the console and confirm that **Current balance** has updated before you create an API Key.

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Online top-up">
        After you sign in, open the **Console** and click **Top up** in the **Account** card.

        <Frame>
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bettertoken/65wwkX2g_GGap1LM/images/quickstart/change_code.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=65wwkX2g_GGap1LM&q=85&s=e3f437ec0027c906cec575360d0b50a6" alt="The top-up entry in the dashboard account card." style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="3834" height="1852" data-path="images/quickstart/change_code.png" />
        </Frame>

        Follow the payment prompts. After the payment succeeds, return to the console and confirm that **Current balance** has updated.
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Redeem code">
        After you sign in, open the **Console** and click **Redeem code** in the upper-right corner of the **Account** card.

        <Frame>
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bettertoken/wIlWTQWrsHrM2LZU/images/quickstart/redeem-code-entry.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wIlWTQWrsHrM2LZU&q=85&s=b8b7e9f019c107f01db2dae58f4b6ac1" alt="The Redeem code entry in the dashboard account card." style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="2514" height="1344" data-path="images/quickstart/redeem-code-entry.png" />
        </Frame>

        Enter your redemption code in the dialog, then click **Redeem**.

        <Frame>
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bettertoken/CpV-wFswI2b-4UYy/images/quickstart/redeem-code-form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CpV-wFswI2b-4UYy&q=85&s=03fe60951bc73cd4a0bc551f863a9abf" alt="The Redeem code dialog with the code input and Redeem button." style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="3182" height="1694" data-path="images/quickstart/redeem-code-form.png" />
        </Frame>

        After the code is redeemed, return to the console and confirm that **Current balance** has updated.
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open API Key management and create an API Key">
    Once you have available credit, click **Create API Key** in the **Your API Keys** section of the console.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bettertoken/wIlWTQWrsHrM2LZU/images/quickstart/create-api-key-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wIlWTQWrsHrM2LZU&q=85&s=75450caabb1e1dd240b0c5d394009313" alt="The Create API Key button in the Your API Keys section of the console." style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="2514" height="1344" data-path="images/quickstart/create-api-key-1.png" />
    </Frame>

    This opens the API Key creation form.

    <Info>
      Think of the API Key name as the intended use of this key. If you pick the right use case first, the rest of the setup is much easier.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the Key group by tool type">
    In the form, fill in **Name**, choose the **Key group**, and confirm the expiration date and optional spending limit.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bettertoken/wIlWTQWrsHrM2LZU/images/quickstart/create-api-key-form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wIlWTQWrsHrM2LZU&q=85&s=c7b41c870705d828c15ad102086a89db" alt="The Create API Key form with name, key group, expiration, and spending limit options." style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="2514" height="1582" data-path="images/quickstart/create-api-key-form.png" />
    </Frame>

    Choose the Key group based on the tool you will connect.

    <Warning>
      The **Claude Key group** can only be used with Claude Code.
    </Warning>

    <Warning>
      The **GPT Key group** can be used with Codex and external tools such as OpenClaw, OpenCode, and Cursor.
    </Warning>

    Choose one of these Key groups:

    ```text theme={null}
    Claude
    GPT
    ```

    After you create the key, the **Setup** dialog opens. Copy **API Key** and **Base URL** from this dialog.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bettertoken/kJuzg9GxWEK6v7-e/images/quickstart/api-key-setup.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kJuzg9GxWEK6v7-e&q=85&s=1e3593ad41aea62ebd3086fdbd0b1212" alt="The LLMEasy API key setup dialog with API Key, Base URL, and setup methods." style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="2314" height="1612" data-path="images/quickstart/api-key-setup.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a setup method">
    In the **Setup** dialog, choose the tool you want to connect, then choose one setup method.

    * **One-click script**: select the tool and operating system, copy the generated command, and run it in your own local terminal. Use this for quick Codex, OpenClaw, or OpenCode setup.
    * **CC Switch integration**: click **Import to CC Switch** to import the current **API Key** and **Base URL** into CC Switch. Use this when you manage multiple tools and providers in one app.
    * **Manual configuration**: copy **API Key** and **Base URL**, then paste them into the target tool's setup flow. Use this for Cursor, Cline, Roo Code, Zed, and other clients.

    <Note>
      Different tools use different auth fields, model selectors, and config file locations. Continue with the dedicated tool guide before you finish the setup.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

Continue with the guide that matches your tool:

<Card title="Connect CC Switch" href="/en/ai-tools/cc-switch">
  Start here if you want to manage Claude Code, Codex CLI, OpenCode, and OpenClaw providers in one place.
</Card>

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connect Claude Code" icon="terminal" href="/en/ai-tools/claude-code">
    Use the **Claude Key group** and follow the full Claude Code setup guide.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect Codex" icon="code" href="/en/ai-tools/codex">
    Use the **GPT Key group** and follow the full Codex setup guide.
  </Card>
</Columns>
