API Credentials for Deepseek

Guide to obtaining tokens, keys, and connections.

To call the DeepSeek API you need a single piece of information: your personal “Secret Key”. Below you’ll find easy‑to‑follow steps to locate, generate and save that key safely.

Secret Key

  1. 1

    Open your web browser and visit the DeepSeek Open Platform. If you already have an account, click **Sign In**; otherwise choose **Register** and complete the short sign‑up form.

  2. 2

    Once you’re inside your dashboard, look at the left‑hand sidebar and click the menu item called **API Keys** (sometimes listed under **Developer Settings**).

  3. 3

    Press the **Create new API Key** (or **Generate API Key**) button. A small form appears asking for a name; type something descriptive like “My Project Key” so you can recognise it later.

  4. 4

    Click **Generate**. DeepSeek now shows your freshly created Secret Key once—and only once. Highlight the entire key and copy it.

  5. 5

    Store the key in a safe place before closing the page.