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

# Quickstart

> Get started with ByteRouter in three simple steps to access various AI models

> Get started with ByteRouter in just three simple steps to access various AI models.

## Step 1: Account Setup

### 1.1 Register Account

Visit [ByteRouter Official Website](https://byterouter.ai) to register:

* Sign up with your email
* Verify your email address
* Log in to the console

### 1.2 Account Top-up

Top up your account in the console:

1. Click the "Wallet" menu
2. Select a top-up amount
3. Complete the payment

## Step 2: Create API Key

### 2.1 Generate Key

1. Click on "API Keys" in the dashboard navigation: [https://byterouter.ai/keys](https://byterouter.ai/keys)
2. Create an API key: Click the "Create API Key" button in the top right, name your key (e.g., "my-key"), click confirm, and you'll have a new API key.

## Step 3: Start Making Calls

### 3.1 Get Connection Information

* **API Endpoint (base\_url)**: `https://byterouter.ai`
* **API Key**: Your newly created key
* **Request Format**: Fully compatible with OpenAI API format.

### 3.2 Test Your Call

Quick test using curl:

```bash theme={null}
curl https://byterouter.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-4.1-mini",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'
```

### 3.3 Code Examples

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Python">
    ```python theme={null}
    from openai import OpenAI

    client = OpenAI(
        api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
        base_url="https://byterouter.ai/v1"
    )

    response = client.chat.completions.create(
        model="gpt-4.1-mini",
        messages=[
            {"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
        ]
    )

    print(response.choices[0].message.content)
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Node.js">
    ```javascript theme={null}
    import OpenAI from 'openai';

    const openai = new OpenAI({
      apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
      baseURL: 'https://byterouter.ai/v1'
    });

    const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({
      model: 'gpt-4.1-mini',
      messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Hello!' }]
    });

    console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I switch models?

Simply modify the `model` parameter in your request:

```json theme={null}
{
  "model": "gpt-4.1",           // Change gpt-4.1 to your desired model, e.g., claude-sonnet-4.8
}
```

### Which programming languages are supported?

ByteRouter is compatible with the OpenAI API standard and supports all languages that OpenAI SDKs support:

* Python
* JavaScript/TypeScript
* Java
* C#/.NET
* Go
* Ruby
* PHP
* And more...

### Need help?

1. Contact support: [br@byterouter.ai](mailto:br@byterouter.ai)