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Router Quickstart

Access any model through a single, unified API.

Step 1: Configure Provider API Keys​

Add API keys from your AI providers to access their models through our unified API.

Configure Provider Keys​

Recommended Providers

Alibaba Cloud Model Studio
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Access Qwen models and other Alibaba Cloud AI services.
Configure API Keys
OpenRouter
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Connect to models from various providers with a single OpenRouter key.
Configure API Keys

Where Is The Key

Locate your key in the list and click "Copy".

Important: Store your API-KEY in a safe place. For security reasons, never expose it in public environments or shared documents.

Note: For more details on Model Studio API key options, visit  Model Studio API References.


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Benefits of Using Your Own API Keys
  • Use your own API keys for direct billing.
  • Access the latest models and features.
  • Get better rate limits and pricing control.
  • Integrate seamlessly with multiple providers.

Step 2: Create a Unified API Key​

Generate a single API key to access all connected providers through our unified API.

Create Your API Key​

1. Go to the Secrets Page

Your API keys are managed on the "Secrets" page within your account settings.

Go to Secrets >

2. Generate a New API Key

Click "Create new key" and configure it with the appropriate scopes and limits.

For detailed API key configuration options (usage limits, IP whitelist, expiration), see Unified API.

3. Save Your API Key Securely

Important: For security reasons, your API key will only be shown once. Copy it now and store it in a safe place.

Step 3: Call the Unified API​

Send requests via the unified endpoint to access multiple AI providers through a single API.

API Configuration​

Base URL​

https://rpgateway.console.alibabacloud.com/v1

Authentication​

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Example Request​

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key='<API_KEY>',
    base_url="https://rpgateway.console.alibabacloud.com/v1"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="@dashscope-intl/qwen-plus",
    messages=[
        {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
        { "role": "user", "content":"Hello! Who are you?"} 
    ],
    temperature=0.7,
    max_tokens=150
)

Supported Models​

OpenRouter
  • google/gemini-3-pro-preview
  • anthropic/claude-opus-4.5
  • openai/gpt-5
  • x-ai/grok-4
Model Studio
  • qwen-vl-max
  • qwen3-max
  • qwen3-coder-plus
  • qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct

Step 4: Monitor & Alerts​

Proactively track usage, costs, and performance. Set up alerts to catch potential issues before they escalate.

Usage Analytics​

Monitor your API usage, track costs, and analyze performance metrics in real-time.

View Usage Dashboard > | View Billings >

Message Monitor​

View message to get the alerts or error reasons.

Notification >

Next Steps​

API Documents

Find all the endpoints, code examples, and guides you need.

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