First Launch and First Message

Goal

Set up one model provider, send a message, get a reply.

Step 1: Prepare your API key

Create an API key in your model provider's console and save it. Creating a dedicated key for BotHub makes rotation easier.

Step 2: Add a provider

1. Open BotHub, go to Settings > Model Services.
2. Click Add Provider.
3. Fill in:
   • Provider Name (any name you'll recognize)
   • Base URL (the endpoint from your provider)
   • API Key
4. Save, then go to the provider's model list and add at least one model (enter the Model ID).

Step 3: Select a model

Go back to the conversation screen and pick the model you just added.

Step 4: Send a message

Try: Hello, introduce yourself in one sentence. If you get a normal text reply, setup is complete.

Success criteria

• No authentication errors (401/403)
• No model-not-found errors (404 or wrong model ID)
• You get a readable text response

After first setup

• Add a backup model in case one provider goes down
• Keep a note of your Model IDs to avoid typos