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

# Free API Keys

> Get free AI model API keys for SoloEnt

Access AI models for free through community resources and provider free tiers.

## Community resources

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  Get updates on free API key giveaways and community shared keys
</Card>

Join the SoloEnt Discord community to receive:

* Free API key updates
* Community-shared trial keys
* Tips for maximizing free tier usage
* Help from other users

## Provider free tiers

### NVIDIA free tier

NVIDIA offers free access to select models through their developer platform:

<Card title="NVIDIA Build" icon="gift" href="https://build.nvidia.com">
  Free access to GLM-5 and Kimi-2.5 models
</Card>

**Available models:**

* GLM-5 (Zhipu AI)
* Kimi-2.5 (Moonshot)

<Note>
  NVIDIA free tier includes usage limits. Check their documentation for current quotas.
</Note>

**How to get started:**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register account">
    Sign up at [build.nvidia.com](https://build.nvidia.com)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get API key">
    Navigate to your dashboard and generate a free API key
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure in SoloEnt">
    Add the key in SoloEnt's [API configuration](../quickstart/api-configuration)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Trial credit policies change frequently. Always check the provider's official website for the most current offers and eligibility requirements.
</Warning>

<Card title="Complete API Directory" icon="book-open" href="./api-directory">
  View all providers with detailed registration guides and pricing
</Card>

## Limitations

Free API keys typically have:

* **Rate limits** - Fewer requests per minute
* **Usage quotas** - Monthly token caps
* **Feature restrictions** - May lack advanced features

<Info>
  For production use, consider upgrading to a paid plan for higher limits and better reliability.
</Info>

## Next steps

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    Browse all AI providers
  </Card>

  <Card title="API configuration" icon="key" href="../quickstart/api-configuration">
    Configure your API keys
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start writing" icon="pen-to-square" href="../tips/create-project">
    Create your first project
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