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

# API Keys (BYOK)

> Bring your own API keys for AI providers in Parsaa

Parsaa includes credits on paid plans, so you can start with no setup. If you'd rather use your own accounts, **Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)** lets you connect provider keys and pay those providers directly.

<Info>
  API keys are stored securely in the **macOS Keychain**. They go directly from your Mac to the provider — Parsaa's servers never receive your keys.
</Info>

## Custom Providers

Add and manage keys in **Settings → Models → Custom Providers**.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="OpenAI">
    1. Go to [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com) and sign in
    2. Create a new API key under **API Keys**
    3. In Parsaa, open **Settings → Models → Custom Providers** and paste it under **OpenAI**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Anthropic">
    1. Go to [console.anthropic.com](https://console.anthropic.com) and sign in
    2. Create a new key under **API Keys**
    3. In Parsaa, paste it under **Anthropic**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Google (Gemini)">
    1. Go to [aistudio.google.com](https://aistudio.google.com) and sign in
    2. Generate an API key
    3. In Parsaa, paste it under **Gemini**
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="OpenRouter">
    1. Go to [openrouter.ai](https://openrouter.ai) and create an account
    2. Generate an API key
    3. In Parsaa, paste it under **OpenRouter**

    A single OpenRouter key unlocks 100+ models from multiple providers. See [OpenRouter](/providers/openrouter).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Local (LM Studio / Ollama)">
    No key required. Point Parsaa at a local OpenAI-compatible endpoint (default `http://localhost:1234/v1`). See [Local Models](/providers/local-models).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Plans & BYOK

<Tip>
  Paid plans include monthly credits, so you can use Parsaa without any provider setup. BYOK is for teams that prefer to run on their own provider accounts and billing. See [parsaa.app](https://parsaa.app) for current plan details.
</Tip>