How to create a Scaleway API key to use in Ozeki AI Gateway

This guide demonstrates how to create a Scaleway API key and configure it in Ozeki AI Gateway. You will learn how to access the Scaleway IAM console, generate a new API key, and set up Scaleway as a provider in your gateway.

API URL: https://api.scaleway.ai/v1
Example API Key: abcd1234...
Default model: gpt-oss:120b

What is Scaleway?

Scaleway is a European cloud provider that offers infrastructure services including a managed AI inference platform with access to a range of open-source large language models. Scaleway's AI API follows the OpenAI-compatible format, making it straightforward to integrate with existing applications. When configured with Ozeki AI Gateway, it gives your users access to Scaleway's hosted AI models while maintaining centralized access control and monitoring.

Steps to follow

We assume Ozeki AI Gateway is already installed on your system. You can install it on Linux, Windows or Mac.

1. Open the Scaleway console
2. Navigate to API Keys
3. Generate a new API key
4. Copy the API key
5. Open Providers page in Ozeki AI Gateway
6. Create provider

How to create a Scaleway API key video

The following video shows how to create a Scaleway API key and configure it in Ozeki AI Gateway step-by-step.

Step 1 - Open the Scaleway console

Navigate to the Scaleway console and sign in to your account, or create a new account if you don't have one yet (Figure 1).

Step 2 - Navigate to API Keys

In the Scaleway console, expand the Management & Governance section in the left sidebar and select IAM. Navigate to the API Keys tab to manage and generate API keys for your account (Figure 2).

Step 3 - Generate a new API key

On the API Keys page, click the Generate an API Key button to begin the key creation process. This will open a configuration dialog where you can set the key's settings (Figure 3).

Configure the API key settings by entering a description, such as "Ozeki AI Gateway", and setting an expiration date. Click Generate API key to create the key (Figure 4).

Step 4 - Copy the API key

After the API key is generated, it will be displayed on the screen. Click the Copy button to save it to your clipboard and store it securely as you will need it when configuring the provider in Ozeki AI Gateway (Figure 5).

The API key is shown only once for security reasons. Make sure to copy and securely store the key before closing this window. If you lose it, you will need to generate a new one.

Step 5 - Open Providers page in Ozeki AI Gateway

Open the Ozeki AI Gateway web interface and navigate to the Providers page. This is where you will configure Scaleway as a new provider using the API key you just generated (Figure 6).

Step 6 - Create provider

Click the New button to begin the provider creation process. This opens a form where you will enter the connection details for Scaleway (Figure 7).

Fill in the provider configuration form with Scaleway's details. Enter a descriptive provider name, select OpenAI compatible as the provider type, specify the API endpoint URL, and paste the API key you copied earlier. Select your preferred model from the dropdown list, then click Create to save the configuration (Figure 8).

https://api.scaleway.ai/v1

The Scaleway provider now appears in the providers list, confirming that your gateway can route requests to Scaleway's AI services. You can now create routes that allow users to access Scaleway's hosted models through your gateway (Figure 9).

Conclusion

You have successfully created a Scaleway API key and configured it as a provider in Ozeki AI Gateway. Your gateway can now communicate with Scaleway's AI inference platform and access their hosted models through a unified interface. This setup allows you to manage access to Scaleway's models for multiple users and applications from a single point, while maintaining centralized control over API usage and costs.