Brendan O'Leary
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| Setup & Authentication | Configure Kilo Code and connect to your AI providers |
Setup & Authentication
When you install Kilo Code, you'll be prompted to sign in or create a free account. This automatically configures everything you need to get started.
Quick Start with Kilo Account
- Click "Try Kilo Code for Free" in the extension
- Sign in with your Google account
- Allow VS Code to open the authorization URL
{% image src="/docs/img/signupflow.gif" alt="Sign up and registration flow with Kilo Code" /%}
That's it! You're ready to start your first task.
{% callout type="tip" title="Bonus Credits" %} Add credits to your account and get $20 bonus credits, or sign up for Kilo Pass. {% /callout %}
Kilo Gateway API Key
If you're using the Kilo AI Gateway outside of the Kilo Code extension (for example, with the Vercel AI SDK or OpenAI SDK), you'll need an API key:
- Go to app.kilo.ai
- Go to Your Profile on your personal account (not in an organization)
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Copy your API key
Using Another API Provider
If you prefer to use your own API key or existing subscription, Kilo Code supports over 30 providers. Here are some popular options to get started:
| Provider | Best For | API Key Required |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus/Pro | Use your existing subscription | No |
| OpenRouter | Access multiple models with one key | Yes |
| Anthropic | Direct access to Claude models | Yes |
| OpenAI | Access to GPT models | Yes |
{% callout type="info" title="Many More Providers Available" %} These are just a few examples! Kilo Code supports many more providers including Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, Ollama (for local models), AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex, and more. See the complete list at AI Providers. {% /callout %}
ChatGPT Plus/Pro Subscription
Already have a ChatGPT subscription? You can use it with Kilo Code through the OpenAI ChatGPT provider—no API key needed.
OpenRouter
- Go to openrouter.ai and sign in
- Navigate to API keys and create a new key
- Copy your API key
{% image src="/docs/img/connecting-api-provider/connecting-api-provider-4.png" alt="OpenRouter API keys page" width="600px" caption="Create and copy your OpenRouter API key" /%}
Anthropic
- Go to console.anthropic.com and sign in
- Navigate to API keys and create a new key
- Copy your API key immediately—it won't be shown again
{% image src="/docs/img/connecting-api-provider/connecting-api-provider-5.png" alt="Anthropic console API Keys section" width="600px" caption="Copy your Anthropic API key immediately after creation" /%}
OpenAI
- Go to platform.openai.com and sign in
- Navigate to API keys and create a new key
- Copy your API key immediately—it won't be shown again
{% image src="/docs/img/connecting-api-provider/connecting-api-provider-6.png" alt="OpenAI API keys page" width="600px" caption="Copy your OpenAI API key immediately after creation" /%}
Configuring Your Provider
- Click the {% kilo-code-icon /%} icon in the VS Code sidebar
- Select your API provider from the dropdown
- Paste your API key
- Choose your model:
- Click "Let's go!"
{% callout type="info" title="Need Help?" %} Reach out to our support team or join our Discord community. {% /callout %}