Get Started with the AI Gateway

Once your Team Admin has requested your team, you can access the dashboard and start to manage your own API keys. Follow the steps below to get started:

Create a Virtual Key

1. Visit ai-gateway.andrew.cmu.edu/ui.
2. Click Dashboard and then Virtual Keys.
3. Click Create New Key.
4. Enter information for the following key fields:
   • Team
   • Key Name
   • Model(s)

Note: There are many additional fields and settings. If you cannot make your desired changes, contact your Team Admin.

Test a Key

1. Visit ai-gateway.andrew.cmu.edu/ui.
2. Click Dashboard and then Test Key.
3. Click the API Key Source drop-down and select Virtual Key.
4. Paste your API into the Enter custom API key field.
5. Click the Select Model drop-down and choose the model you want to test.
6. Click the Chat field and begin testing with the model.

Use a Key

The keys you generate can be used with any OpenAI-compatible client or Rest API calls. For example code, visit LiteLLM’s API Reference.