How to create a Nebius AI Studio API key to use in Ozeki AI Gateway

This guide demonstrates how to create a Nebius AI Studio API key and configure it in Ozeki AI Gateway. You'll learn how to access the Nebius platform, generate a new API key, and set up Nebius AI Studio as a provider in your gateway. By following these steps, you can connect your Ozeki AI Gateway to Nebius AI Studio's AI model platform. 

API URL: https://api.tokenfactory.nebius.com/v1/
Example API Key: v1.abcd...
Default model: openai/gpt-oss-120b

What is a Nebius AI Studio API key?

A Nebius AI Studio API key is a unique authentication credential that allows applications to access AI models through the Nebius AI Studio platform. Nebius AI Studio provides enterprise-grade AI infrastructure and access to various AI models with scalable computing resources. When configuring Nebius AI Studio as a provider in Ozeki AI Gateway, you need this API key to establish the connection between your gateway and Nebius AI Studio's services.

Overview
Overview

Steps to follow

  1. Open Nebius Token Factory
  2. Create new API key
  3. Enter details and generate key
  4. Copy API key
  5. Open Providers page in Ozeki AI Gateway
  6. Create provider

How to create a Nebius AI Studio API key video

The following video shows how to create a Nebius AI Studio API key and configure it in Ozeki AI Gateway step-by-step. The video covers accessing the Nebius Token Factory, generating credentials, and setting up the provider in your gateway.

Step 0 - Install Ozeki AI Gateway

Before configuring Nebius AI Studio as a provider, ensure Ozeki AI Gateway is installed and running on your system. If you haven't installed Ozeki AI Gateway yet, follow our Installation on Linux guide or Installation on Windows guide to complete the initial setup.

Step 1 - Open Nebius Token Factory

Open your web browser and navigate to the Nebius AI Studio platform. Sign in with your account credentials or create a new account if needed. Access the Token Factory which provides API key management for authenticating with Nebius AI Studio services (Figure 1).

Open Nebius Token Factory
Figure 1 - Open Nebius Token Factory

Step 2 - Create new API key

In the Token Factory interface, click the "Get API key" button to begin the API key generation process. This opens a form where you'll configure the key settings and permissions (Figure 2).

Create new API key
Figure 2 - Create new API key

Step 3 - Enter details and generate key

Enter a descriptive name for your API key, such as "Ozeki AI Gateway". A clear naming convention helps identify which keys are used by which applications or services. Click the Create button to create your authentication credential (Figure 3).

Enter details and generate key
Figure 3 - Enter details and generate key

Step 4 - Copy API key

After generation, Nebius AI Studio displays the complete API key value. Click the copy button to transfer it to your clipboard. Store this key securely as it provides access to your Nebius AI Studio account and AI models (Figure 4).

The API key is only shown once during creation. Make sure to copy and securely store the key before closing this window.

Copy API key
Figure 4 - Copy API key

Step 5 - Open Providers page in Ozeki AI Gateway

Open the Ozeki AI Gateway web interface and navigate to the Providers page. The Providers page displays all configured AI model connections and allows you to add new providers (Figure 5).

Open Providers page
Figure 5 - Open Providers page in Ozeki AI Gateway

Step 6 - Create provider

Click the "New" button on the Providers page to begin creating a provider configuration. This opens a form where you'll specify the connection details for Nebius AI Studio (Figure 6).

Add new provider
Figure 6 - Click add new provider button

Fill in the configuration form with your Nebius AI Studio information. Enter the provider name, select "OpenAI compatible" as the type, paste the endpoint URL (https://api.tokenfactory.nebius.com/v1/), and add your API key. Select your preferred model from the dropdown list, then click "Create" to save the configuration (Figure 7). 

https://api.tokenfactory.nebius.com/v1/

Enter details and create provider
Figure 7 - Enter Nebius AI Studio provider details and create

After successful creation, Nebius AI Studio is added to Ozeki AI Gateway. The provider now appears in the list, confirming that your gateway can route requests to Nebius AI Studio services. You can now create routes that allow users to access Nebius AI Studio models through your gateway (Figure 8).

Provider created
Figure 8 - Nebius AI Studio provider created successfully

Conclusion

You have successfully created a Nebius AI Studio API key and configured it as a provider in Ozeki AI Gateway. Your gateway can now communicate with Nebius AI Studio's platform and access various AI models with enterprise-grade infrastructure. This setup allows you to manage Nebius AI Studio access for multiple users and applications from a centralized point while leveraging Nebius AI Studio's scalable computing resources.

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