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Account, API Keys, and usage

Dashboard is the source of truth for accounts, Keys, balance, and billing; the model gateway only handles Key-authenticated model calls.

Quick answer

Register or sign in, manage API Keys in Dashboard, and follow the model, balance, usage, and optional purchase entry points currently shown there.

Identity
Methods enabled in Dashboard
Keys
API Keys page
Billing
Runtime settings
Usage
Dashboard records
01

Registration and sign-in

  1. 1Open the Dashboard registration or login page.
  2. 2Use an authentication method currently enabled on that page.
  3. 3Manage the account and API Keys after signing in.
  4. 4Sign in again when the session expires; the public site stores no account state.
02

Balance and purchases

  1. 1Sign in to Dashboard.
  2. 2Review the balance, model rates, and any enabled purchase entry point.
  3. 3When adding balance, use only the entry point currently shown in Dashboard.
  4. 4Return to Dashboard to verify balance and Usage.
InformationSource of truth
BalanceCurrent Dashboard value
Purchase methodsCurrent Dashboard options, when shown
Model ratesRuntime configuration
Request costsUsage records
03

Review balance and records

PagePurpose
Account overviewReview account and current balance
Purchases and ordersUse and review only when enabled
Model pricingReview current model rates
Usage recordsReview requests, tokens, and costs

Fields, units, and states are defined by the current Dashboard; public docs do not duplicate its internal data model.

04

Manage API Keys

OperationGuidance
CreateUse the Dashboard form and store the result safely
CopyPaste only into controlled Secrets or user-level config
UpdateVerify new configuration before removing the old one
DeleteRemove only after no client uses the Key
  • Keep full Keys out of URLs, frontend bundles, logs, and public repositories.
  • Use separate Keys by environment for isolation and revocation.
  • Available operations and limits follow the current Dashboard.
05

Usage records and statistics

InformationPurpose
Request IDCorrelate one call during diagnosis
ModelConfirm the model ID used
TokensReview input, output, and aggregate usage
CostReview the actual amount shown by Dashboard
Time and outcomeLocate the request and determine its result

Column names, units, filters, and statistics follow the current Dashboard. For diagnosis, keep the request ID, time, model, and outcome.

06

Account security

  • Enter account credentials only in the official Dashboard.
  • Keep the full Key out of URLs, browser storage, logs, analytics, and public repositories.
  • After suspected exposure, create a replacement, update clients, and delete the old Key.
  • Purchase only from information currently shown in Dashboard.
  • Sign out on shared devices.