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How to Get Your DeepSeek API Key

PostedApril 16, 2025
Byaiadmin

DeepSeek is a high-performance, cost-effective AI model provider supporting both general-purpose and coding-specific models like DeepSeek-V2 and DeepSeek-Coder. To use DeepSeek’s models with AIWU or any other tool, you need to generate an API key from your DeepSeek account.

This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of registering on DeepSeek and retrieving your API key.

Step 1: Go to the DeepSeek Platform

Visit the official DeepSeek platform:

👉 https://platform.deepseek.com

This is the main console where you can create your account, generate keys, and manage usage.

Step 2: Create a DeepSeek Account

If you don’t have an account yet:

  1. Click the “Sign Up” button in the top-right corner.
  2. Enter your email address and create a password.
  3. Confirm your email address via the verification link sent to your inbox.
  4. Log in to your newly created DeepSeek account.

Note: DeepSeek currently supports free-tier access with limited quotas, ideal for testing and small-scale projects.

Step 3: Navigate to the API Key Section

After logging in:

  1. In the left sidebar, click “User Center”.
  2. Then go to “API Key” under the Account Settings section.

This is where you can manage all your API credentials.

Step 4: Generate a New API Key

  1. Click the “Generate” or “Create New Key” button.
  2. Optionally give your key a name (e.g., “WordPress AI”, “AIWU Integration”, etc.).
  3. Copy the generated key and store it securely.

Important: This is your only chance to copy the key. DeepSeek will not show it again. If lost, you’ll need to generate a new one.

Step 5: (Optional) Monitor API Usage

Once your key is active, you can monitor its usage directly in the Dashboard:

  • Track your token consumption
  • See API response times
  • View billing (if you’re using a paid plan)

This is helpful for managing limits and optimizing performance.

FAQ

Q: Is the DeepSeek API free to use?
A: Yes, DeepSeek offers a free tier with access to its core models and a limited number of tokens per day. For higher usage or commercial projects, they provide paid plans.

Q: Can I generate multiple API keys?
A: Yes, you can create and manage multiple keys — useful for separating environments (e.g., staging vs production).

Q: Where can I find technical documentation for DeepSeek API?
A: Visit their official docs at https://platform.deepseek.com/docs

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